About Me

If you’ve made it to this page and you are curious about me as a potential provider, I’m glad you are exercising that curiosity! Perhaps knowing a little bit about me and my approach to therapy can assist you in your search. 

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I’ve lived in the United States for over a decade now and as an immigrant, the question of “who am I?” has gotten complex and interesting. Without trying to simplify my identities and background, I’ll say that I’m of a multitude of cultures, history, and its people. I moved from my home country, Malaysia to pursue an education here and have since decided to stay for the time being. I am of Tamil descent, my ancestors immigrating from South India to Malaysia. My queer identity is ever evolving and changing as I learn more about myself!

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​I’m a firm believer that the “personal is political” and this is reflective in my work with folks. It is also important to me that we hold space for curiosity and compassion to examine parts of ourselves that need tending to. Whether we are hurt or caused hurt, there is a place to understand ourselves on a deeper level. I find that if we can, that that’s where growth/healing can take place.

Therapy can bring up painful experiences and “truths”. And so, ​I will be intentional with checking-in on how this process is feeling for you. I also encourage those who decide to take this step to begin therapy, to know you have agency in this process to let me know of your experiences in session. 

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​My approach is integrative and eclectic - meaning I pull from various forms of therapy either steeped in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Interpersonal Approaches. Without getting too caught up in jargon, I find myself moving through discussions around self-compassion, self-exploration, cultural-identities, and systemic influences.