Elim Counseling Center for Family and Community

I believe emotions and mental health have a big part in our being and relationships, which guide the direction of our lives, despite our job, education and circumstance. And therefore, I have a passion to work with people, meeting them where they are, sitting down and understanding them, especially those who are open and seeking healing. Though I have jumped into this field a bit late, I am excited to do this work, and ready to dive into the work of self-reflection for hope and change. It is a privilege and an honor to meet each client, to see if we can work together towards independence, peace and better relationships.

As a Deacon Pastor of the United Methodist Church, I am called to a ministry where I can witness and serve Christ beyond the local church and extend God’s love and justice to the hurting and the needy. I am a graduate from the Claremont School of Theology in Pomona, California where I studied Spiritual Formation and Theology. In addition to a call to be an Ordained Pastor, I felt called to become a Spiritual Director after my own journey in Spiritual Direction. I am currently obtaining a certificate of Spiritual Direction from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. As a Spiritual Director, I desire to create a space for God and others to draw closer together, letting the Holy Spirit be the true Director and accompanying them to listen and discern the different aspects of their experience where God is at work.

I strongly believe that we are all artists in an authentic way. People have been using the arts to express our thoughts and feelings throughout human history. Personally, I have experienced the healing power of arts that brought change and growth into my life. It also led me to this practice of helping people seeking support.

I always feel honored to join and witness the adventure of people overcoming difficulties and finding solutions to their problems. My job is to be present, listen deeply with my heart and bring empathy to the journey of healing and change.

I received my Master's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from European Graduate School and also trained from Expressive Arts Institute San Diego.

I have over 20 years of experience working with diverse groups of people from all walks of life. I have deep respect for the uniqueness of every client I work with. I am eager to tackle the new challenge that each client brings and so looking forward to learning from each client.

I strongly believe we humans are resilient and creative by God's wonderful design. I believe in the client's inherent inner healing ability. No matter how big the issues or problems seem, the client, the therapist, and the Holy Spirit together can tackle them and move forward to the goal of a thriving life as we build a strong therapeutic alliance.

I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, and low self esteem, or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will discuss the most difficult and pressing issues and create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within