Xin chào! I’m a queer Vietnamese American therapist born and raised right here in the heart of Little Saigon, CA. I believe our stories are wonderfully complex, and 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.
Life and the experiences that come with it are similar to a beautifully complex cup of tea. Sometimes, the tea gets a little bitter from difficult experiences, chronic anxiety, or unhealed trauma. I believe it’s perfectly okay to sit with those difficult feelings, and I'm here to hold that space for you with warmth and non-judgment.
My approach to healing is holistic and specialized. I integrate cutting-edge methods that focus on nervous system regulation to help you release physical tension and reduce the intensity of your stress. I teach body-based skills to help you feel more grounded and present. I also utilize approaches like EMDR to help your brain process the emotional charge of past pain and negative self-beliefs. As an identity-affirming provider, my therapy always honors your unique context, addressing how cultural expectations and minority stress impact your well-being.
Whether you’re navigating complex relationships, exploring your sense of self, or ready to address emotional weights that you’ve masked for too long, our work together is focused on building lasting self-worth and genuine inner calm. Our first session is the gentle steeping of your story—let’s start unpacking!
Education & Professional Credentials
License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of California, License #149993
Education: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide
Approach: I am a Trauma-Informed and Culturally Centered provider.
Specialized Training:
EMDR Trained: (Completed Basic Training through EMDR Consulting)
Advanced Trauma Integration: Training in "Integrating DBT Skills and Transactional Analysis into EMDR Therapy Preparation."
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Skills: (Completed training by Nesh Nikolic)
Nervous System Regulation & Body-Aware Skills: Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), Psychological First Aid (PFA), and specialized training in body-based stabilization.
Crisis & Risk Assessment: Former Counselor at 988/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, with comprehensive training including Fundamentals of Crisis Counseling, Essential Skills in Crisis Counseling, Assessing Safety and Suicide Risk, and Disaster Crisis Counseling.
My practice is dedicated to constant growth and diverse skill integration. I regularly engage in advanced training and consultation, ensuring my use of EMDR and other modalities is always evolving to include the newest techniques in somatic therapies and approaches for chronic concerns like pain management. I am dedicated to offering you the most current and effective ways to heal.
Ready to Start Unpacking?
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. That mask might keep the world out, but it also keeps you trapped. I want you to know this truth: trauma is not your brand, and these bumps in the road do not define you.
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. We aren't here to change the past, but to create a more peaceful and authentic future.
Whether you’re figuring out who you are, navigating challenging relationships, or ready to address those deep-seated emotional weights you’ve been masking for way too long—my oath to you is to hold the cup steady while you steep. I am committed to be fully present, ready to sit with you through every single pour.
