THERAPY

Psychotherapy & Expressive Arts Therapy

A Creative Approach to Therapy

Sometimes talking isn't the most accessible modality to process deep-seated memories and stuck emotions. In fact, processing beyond talking can be really powerful. My clients and I take a creative approach to therapy that is more experiential and often brings a depth of insight. We may engage the body by moving, engage the mind by writing, and engage the soul by looking.

As an Expressive Arts Therapist, I offer a contemplative way of reflecting upon what's present for my clients and help them resolve issues through the creative process. With my intuition, training, and personal experience guiding the way - the creative process can offer you an access point to what's beneath the surface of your mind and life struggles. Time and time again, I see this approach supporting my clients in igniting movement toward positive transformation (often to their surprise!)

“Creativity requires an inclination to step into the unknown, as well as the ability to persist when there is no end in sight. It is a desire and innate drive to make new connections between things, to give form, and to transform."

- Shaun McNiff

Integrating the Experience of Body, Mind, Soul and Spirit

I incorporate a number of different psychotherapeutic modalities that aim to integrate the experience of body, mind, soul and spirit. This provides my clients with a holistic approach to healing that often connects them with something bigger than themselves. I really listen to my client and my intuition, which allows me to leverage the appropriate skill, practice or question that resonates with them in the moment. 

I have extensive training in:

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes

  • 1210 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL 61802
    (located inside Pure Being)

  • Yes, I am licensed to provide telehealth in the state of Illinois.

  • When using insurance, session rates can vary between $180-$225. The actual cost to you will depend on your insurance plan. For private pay clients, the session rate is $150.

  • Yes, I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Student Resources, Cigna, Aetna, and Health Alliance.

  • I accept private pay and will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate.

  • Yes, I am fluent in both English and Mandarin

  • Some common issues include: shame, negative self talk, family of origin, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity development, acculturation, multicultural issues, and interpersonal relationships. Coming from a multicultural background, I have a special interest in supporting my clients in navigating their culture values working from a cultural humility model.