My Path as a Psychologist: Bridging Cultures & Cultivating Healing Spaces

I have always been curious about how our cultural and familial stories shape how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. As a biracial Chinese American and white woman and child of an immigrant, I understand how lonely and confusing it can be to feel “not enough” and to live “in between” worlds, especially as you're navigating different systems, expectations and beliefs. I hold privileged identities, and concurrently, I have a deep understanding of the impacts that mental health stigma and the Model Minority Myth have had on my family and the AAPI community. My experiences navigating both the complexities and gifts of my identity, and figuring out how to forge my own authentic path, naturally led me to a career in psychology, where I am honored to support clients on their own journeys.

Throughout my career, I have been committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. I have facilitated support groups for members of the AAPI community and womyn of color, and led workshops for BIPOC clients on topics such as navigating imposter fears or healing from racial injustice. I also recently co-authored a textbook chapter on Asian American parenting and healing from intergenerational trauma. I feel passionate about cultivating spaces where people can feel truly seen with their whole selves, and feel safe to break cycles in order to show up fully and authentically. I consider it a lifelong journey to advocate for and be in mindful and humble allyship to marginalized groups, and use my privilege in the service of social justice.

I am also a Bay Area native, intersectional feminist, foodie, and mother of two spirited young children. My journey in parenthood fueled my desire to pursue a certification in perinatal mental health to support others with this chapter of life. In my free time, I enjoy baking, listening to podcasts, dabbling in watercoloring, and continuing my quest to find the world’s best mint chocoloate chip ice cream.

My practice is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and deep respect for your intersecting identities and lived experiences. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy tailored to your strengths, needs, and goals. My approach is compassionate, practical, and rooted in helping you forge an authentic path forward.

My training and work experiences at Stanford, CSULB, UC Berkeley, and UCSF have cultivated a deep understanding of the power dynamics, institutional barriers, and subsequent imposter syndrome that many high-achieving perfectionists from underrepresented backgrounds can face within these systems. I specialize in perinatal mental health, couples therapy, and supporting clients navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions.

Advanced Clinical Training

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certification | Postpartum Support International

  • Advanced Level Training toward certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1

  • Postdoctoral Fellow | UC Berkeley, Counseling & Psychological Services (APA-accredited)

  • Pre-Doctoral Intern | CSU Long Beach, Counseling & Psychological Services (APA-accredited)

Professional Experience & Community Engagement

  • Lead Psychologist, Clinical Group Coordinator & Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Director | UCSF Student Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Executive Committee Member | APA Division 35, Section 5 (Asian Pacific American Women in Psychology)

  • VA National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) | Mobile Apps Testing and Development Team

Training Experience

  • DBT Group Training | Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

  • Consultation Training | San Jose Job Corps

  • San Jose State University, Counseling and Psychological Services

  • Notre Dame de Namur Counseling Center

  • Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research, Stanford University School of Medicine

  • Community Health Awareness Council

  • The Gronowski Center at Palo Alto University

Education & Licensure

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) | PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium

  • B.A. in Psychology with Honors | Scripps College

  • Licensed Psychologist in California (PSY 28026)

Professional Training and Experience

Together, let’s help you find a new way forward to make lasting change.

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