Dissociation is often learned as a young person to cope with complex (childhood) trauma or adverse life events; it can even be helpful to survival and not having to feel the magnitude of stress or pain.

Values are essential if you want to live a life of purpose and can be your north star when you’re feeling stuck.

After an EMDR session, you may be notice experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, sensitivity or irritation, this is all very common and it shows that the process is working as your body and mind continues to reprocess your trauma or target memory. Learn more about the side effects and self-care tips to make EMDR less painful and more manageable.

Does this mean that mindfulness is not for you? Actually, the contrary! Learn how to use mindfulness to fit with your goals.

“I’ve been in therapy in the past and I gained some awareness but nothing much has changed” What now?

Do you ever wonder “what does my therapist think of me?” I’ll share my experiences as a trauma-informed, queer Asian American therapist in New York City.