My journey into the mental health field began in 2021 after I completed my master’s degree in Music Therapy at Temple University (USA). This intensive three-year program trained me to work clinically with a wide range of populations—including those in developmental, mental health, and medical care settings—through 1,200 hours of clinical internship and a comprehensive research experience. 

As someone with a background in music therapy, I experienced a transformative shift in how I connect with music. It became a way to explore deep emotional expression and foster connection. During my clinical training, I learned to approach music as a powerful instrument for healing and personal growth, which ignited my passion for supporting others. 

With 4.5 years of specialized experience supporting neurodivergent individuals (e.g., Autistic, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.), I emphasize fostering emotional regulation, self-expression, humanized differences, and social confidence through a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based lens. My background also includes working as a Crisis and Suicide text hotline responder and supporting youth in foster care, dropout programs, and behavioral hospital settings. 

My therapy style is warm and can also be appropriately challenging. I sometimes integrate art, games, and music to help clients engage more adaptively in verbal conversation. I am passionate about providing a non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard and seen, fostering accessibility to their emotions and experiences, and supporting clients in finding meaning and growth within their lived experience.

I’m fluent in English and Mandarin.