Creativity is like water to our body. It gives us the ability to have hope and resilience when we face the ups and downs in life. It’s what makes our lives more interesting and more beautiful. Art therapy provides us with another outlet to explore our hurts, our joys, and our complex feelings in a way that transcends language.

Art has always been a huge part of my life. It has allowed me to express myself in ways that I would not have otherwise been able to do. As an Asian American growing up in Washington, I can connect the experience of feeling othered, confused and anxious as I tried to find my place in the world. Through art and therapy, I have discovered that there is a way to create that space for myself. This is what I hope to support my clients in finding.

I see children 6 and up, teens and adults, individually, with their families or in small groups. We can work in English or Mandarin. Sessions are in person in Kirkland, just off Exit 18 on I-405, or by telehealth for clients located in Washington. Sessions are private pay; I can provide a superbill you may be able to submit to your insurance.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington, license LH61194196
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT), New York
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Art Therapy Credentials Board

ATR-BC is a national board certification: it requires master’s-level training in art therapy, supervised clinical experience and a national exam. You can check it on the ATCB credential registry, and my Washington license through the Department of Health credential search.