About Elizabeth
Xin chào! I’m a queer Vietnamese American therapist born and raised right here in the heart of Little Saigon (714!). As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (yes, I do great individual work, too!), those coastal Vietnamese roots and intersecting identities deeply shape how who I am as a therapist. You’ll quickly pick up on my SoCal vibe (IYKYK)—think Little Saigon, late-night drives down the coast, and, absolutely, boba and matcha with a smashing playlist.
I've learned that our stories are wonderfully complex, and honestly, that's the point! That's why I created Fruitea Therapy: a truly welcoming, safe space where your unique, full narrative is genuinely honored and celebrated.
Clients will receive a free 15-minute consultation!
It's giving: Unbothered. Let's talk about what bothers.
Think of your life as a beautifully complex cup of tea. It has the grounding leaves of your roots and history, the floral sweetness of your passions, and maybe some tart, unexpected flavors from difficult experiences. Sometimes, the tea can get a little bitter. I believe it's perfectly okay to sit with those feelings, and I'm here to hold that space for you.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. You bring the unique blend of ingredients from your life, and I bring the knowledge of different therapeutic brewing methods. We can focus on patterns (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [CBT]), past experiences (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing [EMDR]), or present strengths (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT]). I also use other modalities such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Non-Violent Communication (NVC), and The Gottman Method (Couples) to tailor our sessions.
Most importantly, we'll start by building a genuine rapport, with a bit of humor and a gentle nudge. You will always be the co-creator and storyteller in our sessions.
Trauma is not your brand.
Let's make your healing the beginning of your legacy!
My goal is to create a safe and fully inclusive space where you feel completely seen and accepted for who you are. Let's be real: it’s exhausting to keep up the pretense of being that cool, mysterious person with Jennie Kim shades on. Whether you’re figuring out who/what/how/where/WHY you are, navigating challenging family/friendship dynamics, or ready to address deep-seated emotional weights that you’ve masked for way too long, let’s start unpacking!
Our first session is the gentle steeping of your story. Like a warm cup of lychee rose tea, we'll slowly uncover the subtle and layered flavors of your past, one sip at a time. Through our online therapy sessions, we'll create a new, personalized recipe for comfort and resilience that you can use long after therapy. You'll find yourself able to savor even the challenging flavors for the wisdom and confidence they have brought you. We aren't here to change the past, but to create a more peaceful and authentic future.
