Founder, Principal Clinician & Consultant - TheXponential PLLC
Licensed in
Alaska, Connecticut, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Florida, Vermont
Language(s)
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Specialties
Bio
There’s a moment when you can no longer ignore the cost of living a life that looks right from the outside, when the inner reality is that you feel lost and passionless. Maybe you’re paralyzed by decisions, your relationships feel more disconnected, or you’ve become a stranger to yourself.
Client Focus and Expertise
I work with adults navigating self-esteem, identity, transitions, relationships, cultural tensions & burnout. Many are globally mobile professionals, expats, digital nomads, and immigrants navigating cross-cultural identity and expectations.
A special focus on the experiences of those with mixed cultural, racial/ethnic, and immigration backgrounds.
Most are high-achieving, suffering the lonely crisis of being perceived by others as having life figured out, when they’re actually struggling with lack of clarity and purpose. They want change, but don’t yet know what the path looks like.
Approach:
My work is psychodynamic and relational. My style brings depth, directness, and genuine curiosity.
We look at the patterns underneath, not to just fix surface-level behavior, but to understand what’s actually driving it. That means exploring how family, culture, history, and the roles you learned to play are still impacting your current decisions.
Once you see the patterns clearly, you can decide what’s outdated, and what still belongs to you.
Training
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience | Princeton University
Master’s in Clinical Social Work, with Health Administration & Policy | Crown Family School, University of Chicago
Post-graduate training: Advanced Psychodynamic Fellowship | The University of Chicago
Services:
For U.S. domestic clients:
I provide insight-oriented Telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families across 8 U.S. States:
Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Vermont.
Therapy Rates:
- Individual sessions: $260+
- Couples/Family: $290+
- Assessment: $295 (3 sessions)
- In-network with BCBS IL PPO and Blue Choice. Superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
For International Clients:
Services depend on local and regional regulations. I provide Online Psychological Coaching and Consulting services to individuals, couples, and families living in Hong Kong, Singapore, and selected international locations.
- Coaching Rates:
- Initial Intake Appointment (90 minutes): $450
- Individual Session (50 minutes): $280
- Couples / Multi-Person / Family Session (50 minutes): $300
- Packages available
How to Work With Me
Finding a therapist involves more than finding an available appointment.
The therapeutic and practical fit meaningfully impacts a client’s growth and experience.
For this reason, prospective clients begin with an exploratory process. T
To work with me, start by visiting my website to review my approach, availability, fees, and request your first assessment.
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