“I have been working with Sally in therapy for five years, and the experience has truly changed my life. I first came to Sally during my very first year working at Penn, when I was in a very difficult place and struggling with severe depression. From that point on, we began meeting weekly, and over time I was able to overcome both depression and anxiety. Through this journey, I have rediscovered a more authentic, confident version of myself.
Sally is an exceptionally skilled therapist. She listens attentively and uses thoughtful questions and exercises to help you visualize the unhelpful thoughts that trouble you and learn how to engage with them; ultimately, she supports you in reconnecting with your real self.
Beyond her expertise, Sally is also a warm, patient, and deeply empathetic person. She has an extraordinary ability to understand and validate your emotions and experiences. In every session, I felt heard, supported, and encouraged. When I made progress, Sally celebrated those steps with me, which made the process even more meaningful.
Although I am no longer struggling with depression, I continue to meet with Sally regularly. Therapy with her has become an important practice for maintaining my mental health. Our weekly conversations give me the space to reflect on changes in my life, share challenges or uncertainties, and continue growing. Most valuable of all, through my work with Sally, I‘ve learned to treat myself with greater respect and kindness, which gives me confidence and strength to face whatever the future may hold. I feel truly fortunate to have met Sally five years ago—she has made a profound difference in my life, and I am deeply grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life.”
Path to Renewal
“I worked with Sally for many years, and throughout it all, I am so appreciative of how she’s seen me through so many stages of life and supported me through each one. Her understanding of cultural heritage and how they impact mental health has been vital to my therapy journey. She has been one of the largest role models in my life and I’m so grateful for her.”
“I came to therapy feeling stuck and overwhelmed by challenges at work and in relationships. Through our sessions, I’ve gained clarity, healthier coping strategies, and a renewed sense of confidence. Sally listens deeply, helps me see patterns I couldn’t see on my own. And her thoughtful questions and cultural understanding of my immigrant struggles have made a lasting difference in my life. I’m so grateful for this safe space where I feel understood.”
“There is an old Chinese saying: it is better to teach a man how to fish than to give him a fish. And that’s how I feel working with Sally. The sessions we went through provided me with better tools to understand myself and different relationships. I became more confident facing challenges in the future.