I’m stacey, a licensed psychotherapist practicing since 2015. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work collaboratively with my clients to foster personal growth and resilience.

My therapeutic style is warm, kind, and compassionate, while also being direct and non-judgmental. I believe in creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, and I like to throw in some humor to lighten the journey. I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, but in my private practice, I focus solely on adults to balance my day job, which involves working with adolescents. I am particularly strongly interested in working with Filipinos and vegans, as I understand the unique challenges and cultural nuances they may face.

About my personal side. I was born in Manila, Philippines, but raised in San Francisco, California. I have a younger brother, and we are both San Francisco Giants fans. I was raised by a single mother who instilled in us the values of hard work, honesty, perseverance, and kindness to others. These principles have profoundly shaped my approach to both personal and professional life.

I’m married, and my partner and I enjoy going for long walks, watching tiny homes and travel vlogs on YouTube, and unwinding by gobbling up a bowl of chips while watching a movie at night. Community is important, so my partner and I take the time to have lunch with family once a week.

Personally, I embrace living a simple, minimalist, and vegan (partner is too) lifestyle. I'm also a devout follower of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement and delight in fostering bunnies.