I typically work with my clients for about 8-16 visits depending on your goal and progress. When you decide that you feel good about where you are at after regular visits and would like to continue, I’m happy to support you on an as-needed basis or by continuing regular or semi-regular visits upon your request.

Briefer sessions can be a good fit:

• If you have never done therapy and are interested in experimenting if therapy would fit what you are looking for, but you are not yet ready to invest in longer sessions

• If you have done the work and want therapy sessions to maintain your healing & growth and don’t find longer sessions necessary

• If you are a busy professional or have too many obligations in life and want to fit therapy into your life, but you find longer therapy sessions too demanding for your life at the moment

• If you are an existing client of mine and ready for briefer therapy sessions

• If you want a targeted, focused treatment that’s focused on problem solving

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.

I am licensed as a psychologist in Washington state and am authorized to practice in additional 42 states participating in PSYPACT via telehealth. Please check this map to see if the state you live is a part of PSYPACT.

I understand that paying out-of-pocket for therapy can feel like a big investment, so I would like to be transparent about why and how I can support you in making it work.

When insurance is involved, it often means some limits on the course of treatment (e.g., number of sessions, approach I take, what we can work on) that may not be best to address your needs, issues with reimbursements (e.g., lower reimbursement rates than what is appropriate for my level of training and experiences, possible denials), and resulting administrative burdens (e.g., a lot of paperwork, phone calls with a long wait time) that pull my attention away from clients.

To provide quality of care you deserve while maintaining sustainable practice, I’ve set fees that reflect my training and allow me to continue growing professionally. Instead, I can assist you to get possible reimbursements through your out-of-network benefits by providing superbill or using Mentaya.

Here are some articles that outline issues with insurance system:

• How insurance woes are impacting mental health care by American Psychological Association (APA)

• Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Hear’s why by NPR

• WA mental health providers say insurance reimbursement isn’t enough by The Seattle Times

Here is a link‍ that explains superbill.

An important note from the link: “Before your first session, check with your insurance provider to confirm whether you have out-of-network coverage, whether prior authorization is needed, and what portion of the cost they may reimburse.” Please note that having a superbill does not guarantee reimbursement.

Mentaya can be a good fit if you:

• Have out-of-network benefits

• Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance

• Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement

• Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork

I work with adult clients living with ADHD or those without a formal ADHD diagnosis who would like to build self-management skills for their attention-related difficulties. I do not offer ADHD diagnostic evaluation.

No, I do not have expertise and/or training in other neurodivergent disorders.

It depends on how the organization works with the therapist as some require therapists to apply to work with them. Please inquire.

Currently, I accept clients with Lotus Therapy Fund and Asian Organizers Therapy Fund.

Many of the pictures that you see in this website were taken by me.

Sunbeam through tree branches (taken while on a hammok in a park): I hope that our work together can bring more brightness to your life.

Pictures of WA nature (taken while being out exploring): Wherever I go, I find joy in noticing and appreciating small hidden gems that might go unnoticed from shaggy plants on a trail, night sky full of stars that I would have missed if I didn’t lift my head, a small stone with “kindness” written sitting on moss, a mushroom growing out of damp dirt, to a bumblebee sipping from a flower. The same practice of noticing and appreciating can be done within ourselves to pay attention to our own strengths and wisdom.

Mayo, white Jindo (taken on her 7th birthday): Mayo is a skittish Jindo that was rescued from a high kill shelter in Korea when she was about 30-day old. She is getting braver as she has gotten older but not at a pace that I would like her to be. She is a good reminder to be kind and patient to ourselves as healing and growth happen at their own pace that may not follow our timeline.

A snail (taken at dawn): Snail is my spirit animal because it embodies slow living, away from grind/hustle/fast-paced culture that sweeps us away from what is really important to us.

A pig napping (taken at a farm): This pig started my obsession to farm animals. I wish I learned their name!

Mori, black & tan Jindo (taken while Mori is chewing on a bench when he was teething): Mori is a Jindo who was rescued from Korea and he loves chasing squirrels and bunnies.