MBA
Associate Therapist
It’s easy to get stuck in patterns that don’t serve us, whether that is in our relationships, our jobs, or the negative thoughts that hold us back. As your therapist, I would be your thought partner, here to support you, lift you up, and challenge you to think about things from a different angle when it feels right.
I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and attended Vanderbilt University, where I majored in Human and Organizational Development and East Asian Studies with an emphasis in Mandarin, Chinese. I spent five years living, studying, and working in Beijing, China, which was formative to the person I’ve grown into. It crystallized my deep desire to understand human beings and analyze thoughts and behaviors across cultures.
I transitioned back to America via earning my MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Upon realizing that helping people grow personally and professionally had given me the most fulfillment from my previous jobs, I decided to go into human resources. In my near decade-long career in Walmart’s HR organization, I supported employees at all levels with navigating stress, burnout, interpersonal relationships, and company politics. I was also trained as an executive coach and worked with numerous internal employees to achieve their goals. After being part of a large reduction in force, I seized the opportunity to fulfil my aspirations, and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Fordham University so that I can have a more holistic impact on people’s lives.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and (IFS) Internal Family Systems, for which I completed an intensive 4-month training. I work with individuals navigating diverse concerns, including anxiety, career and workplace challenges, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. As a proud gay man, I also bring an LGBTQ+ affirmative approach to my work.
Outside the therapy room, I love spending time with my partner and our two cats, traveling, and enjoying everything NYC has to offer, including running in its beautiful parks, seeing shows on Broadway, and dining out with friends.
