Between Who You Are and Who You’re Expected to Be
At Gradients Counseling, I help adults navigate relationships, identity, and life transitions, especially when expectations and the life you want don’t line up. I bring lived experiences as a queer Korean American, so you won’t have to explain the basics.
I specialize in:
Relationships with partners, family, and yourself
Life Transitions like coming out, career changes, and moving
In person in Dallas or virtually across Texas.
You shouldn’t have to translate yourself in therapy.
Maybe you’ve spent years translating yourself for your family, your culture, your workplace, or for the people around you. At Gradients Counseling, you won’t have to.
How we’ll work together
Early sessions focus on getting to know you and what you want from therapy. I believe the relationship between us is at the heart of real change, so we’ll build trust first and move at your pace, with practical tools when needed.
Approaches I draw from:
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CBT looks at how your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors connect. We’ll use this to notice patterns that keep you stuck, like self-criticism or black-and-white thinking, and practice new ways of responding.
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ACT focuses on where you can make room for difficult thoughts and emotions. We’ll figure out what matters most to you and take steps towards it, even when things feel uncomfortable.
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SFBT builds on what is already working rather than dwelling on what’s going wrong. We’ll focus on your strengths and past successes to identify small, concrete steps toward the change you want.
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MI is a nonjudgmental conversation that can help you explore your own reasons for change, so the choices you make fee like yours, not someone else’s.
Therapy Specialties
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LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
As a queer therapist, I value the creativity, resilience, and strength within our community. Let’s focus on growth and self-acceptance — celebrating the full spectrum of who you are.
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Korean American Identity
Growing up Korean American, I know firsthand that identity can mean holding multiple expectations at once: achievement, respect, independence. We’ll work together to find balance in how you define yourself and connect with others.
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Relationships
Relationships shape how we see ourselves. Whether it’s a partner(s), family, or friends, we’ll explore what you bring to connection, set boundaries that feel right, and build relationships rooted in your values.
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Life Transitions
Big changes like coming out, a career shift, or moving to a new city can unsettle even the most capable of us. Together, let’s make sense of what’s changing and help you forward with clarity and confidence.