I believe that we all strive for connection, health, and vitality. Our symptoms—such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and disordered eating—make sense when viewed in the context of our early experiences, family histories, and the systems we live in. As we grow, parts of us can become stifled, disavowed, and estranged without our awareness. We develop resilience and survival strategies in difficult situations that may no longer be sustainable for us now.
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​You may be...

feeling stuck in familiar patterns or conflicts.

following a path or fitting into a role without asking yourself what you actually want.

struggling with balancing family obligation with living your own life.

tuning out to not feel pain but missing out on the good parts of life too.

​hiding your true feelings to keep the peace.

experiencing waves of overwhelm or a creeping sense of not quite right.

I offer a warm, reflective, and collaborative space tailored to your specific needs. Together, we will address your current concerns and the underlying patterns that brought you here. My approach blends Western psychology with Eastern philosophy, integrating mindful inquiry with somatic awareness in the body.

As we build our relationship, we will explore how the past influences the present. We will examine your familiar patterns with respect and compassion, understanding how they help you, how you relate to them, and how they might hinder your goals. We will create space for your suppressed parts to emerge, take shape, and receive care. Additionally, we will explore your internal resources and strengths, helping you build trust in them.

​Therapy can be a generative and playful space that frees you from social norms and constructs. I use a social justice lens, paying close attention to issues of power, oppression, and privilege as they arise in our relationship. As you connect more with yourself, you may discover moments of freedom, opening up new possibilities of knowing, relating, and being that honor your deepest desires and bring you a sense of ease.

​Areas I specialize in are:

• intersections of racial / gender / sexual identity and trauma
• multiculturalism, cross-cultural issues, children of immigrants
• complex trauma and early relational wounds
• relationship challenges (from a poly / kink affirming perspective) 
• dissociation, disconnection from emotions, avoidant attachment
• fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting

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​Asking for help is vulnerable and courageous, and finding someone you like and trust is important. There are many modalities of therapy, and I am very open to answering questions about my perspectives and approaches. I would be happy to support you in finding a good fit, even if that's not me. 

You can email me at therapy@junelin.com or give me a call at 415-570-8603.

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Paradoxically, the more we try to change ourselves, the more we prevent change from occurring. On the other hand, the more we allow ourselves to fully experience who we are, the greater the possibility of change.

- DR. LAURENCE HELLER