“I first started seeing Xinyi during Junior College while was going through a particularly difficult episode of depression. I wasn't the kind of person who tended to share very deep feelings with my friends and family, so a lot of times it was like my emotions were bottled up and didn't have anywhere to go. There were many times I thought about ending my life, and at that point, I truly believed that there was no fixing how I felt.

Seeking formal treatment was one of the best decisions I think I ever made. It was tough for me to admit that I needed therapy, but I don't think I can discount how cathartic and freeing it was being able to share everything with no filter and being completely open with my feelings for the first time. Xinyi was great at creating a welcoming environment where I felt safe and understood, and having that was a lifesaver during a period where I felt incredibly alone.

She taught me how to process my emotions in a more positive and less maladaptive way while acknowledging that they were valid, and helped me to internalise that it wasn't me who was the problem -- it was my mental illness. Learning how to separate the two was one of the core lessons I learned during therapy. Additionally, Xinyi helped me to identify my strengths and gave me the motivation I needed to help me achieve my goal of studying at my dream school in America.

Currently, I work in New York, also in the mental health field, and am planning on pursuing a graduate degree in clinical or counseling psychology, especially because I know first-hand the impact that a good therapist can have on someone's life. For me, Xinyi was that person and she can definitely be that for you. I think the fact that she still checks in with me years after my last in-person session with her and even though I'm living and working in America shows just how much she cares for her clients.

If you're interested in therapy, I would definitely recommend giving Xinyi a visit.”