Counseling Styles & Ethics
- I believe therapeutic rapport and trust is an essential part of healing.
- The basic elements of my counseling work consists of authenticity, genuineness, unconditional positive regard and acceptance.
- Cultural humility is important. I am respectful of each client's political, sexual, religious and spiritual beliefs and practices.
- I adjust the direction, pace, and depth of therapy according to the conditions.
- Although having a diagnosis might be helpful, mental health diagnostic labels sometimes limit our perspectives. This will be handled carefully.
- My therapeutic style is developmental and strength-based. Clients are supported in finding his/her own inner strengths and resources in a safe environment.
Counseling Orientation & Philosophy
My approach to counseling is an eclectic blend of person-centered theory, psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral theory and systems theory. During my 10-year journey abroad, I have lived and worked in 6 different cities in the U.S. As an organizer of a multi-cultural personal growth group in the San Francisco Bay Area, I spent years observing and researching intercultural relations. I have worked with adults, youth and couples in both collectivist and individualistic cultures from different countries.
From "Broken" to "Breaking Through"
Counseling is a journey of self-discovery and self-actualization. A person's perception of the world can be the result of culture, education, early childhood experiences, family upbringing and significant life events. All humans have a remarkable capacity for self-healing. My clients have demonstrated that in every breakdown, there is an opportunity for a breakthrough. This journey really is about becoming a person who enjoys a more fulfilling personal, work and spiritual life.
"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."
- Christopher Columbus
- Christopher Columbus
