My Journey

Born in Argentina to a traditional Taiwanese family, I was raised in a household marked by a suffocating pressure to excel and conform, where expressing personal feelings and needs was often silenced and met with punishment. My early years were dominated by my family’s relentless criticism and emotional beatings for any failure to align with their expectations and dreams. Exhausted by the constant battles to have my voice heard, I eventually surrendered and vowed to mold myself into the person they desired. At the time, I did not comprehend that in making this vow to survive as a child, I had also surrendered my freedom to make my own choices and to truly live.

 After completing my early education, I moved to the United States on my own, where I earned multiple degrees, including an MD and one in software engineering. I also navigated various careers and jobs, such as a stint in a medical technology company aiming to improve our country’s dysfunctional healthcare system. Over several decades, I had successfully met every expectation placed on me and fulfilled every goal, believing it would finally bring peace to my restless mind. However, with every accomplishment, I only found myself continue to grapple with worsening anxiety and depression, feeling profoundly lost, empty, and purposeless. In my existential despair, I had gradually and painfully realized that I had never truly lived for myself and did not even know how to begin.

In my darkest times, I sought help and was fortunate to encounter a compassionate and wise counselor. Along my spiritual journey, my therapist helped me understand the impact of my childhood traumas, accept my own feelings and needs, and ultimately see and love myself. This transformative experience changed the relationship I had with myself and those around me, allowing me to find peace within, grieve the life I had spent living for others, and finally reclaim the freedom to make my own choices and live life on my own terms. Moreover, inspired by my own deep transformation and the profound relationship I had with my counselor, I discovered and embraced my passion and calling to become a mental health counselor myself. Since then, I have had the honor and privilege of offering the same support and guidance to others on their journeys, helping them feel seen and heard in their deepest struggles, heal and break free from past wounds, and experience a life that is no longer about surviving but living authentically.

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To you who are reading this,

As you navigate life’s struggles, know that you don't have to do it alone. Just as others have walked alongside me, I am here to walk alongside you. Let’s embark on a journey together toward healing, growth, and wholeness.