Emerald Aueyong

From a young age, I felt different and often alone. I know what it's like to feel lost and constantly wonder if you truly fit in. Taking my first psychology class in high school sparked my passion for understanding human behavior and trauma. I realized I wanted to be the person who reassures others that things will be okay, even when the light at the end of the tunnel seems out of reach. In addition to reassure people, I found myself wanting to find a solution for people's situations. The key was not to fix their problems, but to encourage people to find a solution that works for them. 

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Growing up in an Asian community, I noticed that people were pretty secretive about intimacy and love. Our sex education was limited to textbook diagrams and a brief story from my P.E. teacher, which left me feeling confused. It wasn’t until college that I encountered more open discussions about sex. I started to understand how cultural values and societal stereotypes shaped these conversations, and that motivated me to pursue a career in sex therapy and rehabilitation counseling. 

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As a therapist, I am constantly fascinated by the complexities of being human and have found passion in helping others understand obstacles through life, specifically relationship-related and sexual challenges. Together, we can overcome many obstacles that were previously seen as impossible.