"I am a compassionate person, a life-long student, refugee, woman, daughter, wife, mother who can relate to you. Together with my extensive training, I believe I can help you overcome your struggles."

I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field working in various roles as clinical psychologist, rehabilitation specialist, certified therapeutic recreation specialist, assistant professor, instructor, and youth counselor. I have worked with numerous individuals, groups, families ranging in age from adolescent to adult with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in many settings include hospital, long term care facility, community mental health services, university counseling center, juvenile detention center, and adult correctional health care facility.

I have helped patients with dual mental health and substance abuse issues as well as patients who had developmental disabilities. I provided couple and group therapy during my years of training as a clinical psychologist with an emphasis on advocacy and social justice. I have served as a cultural consultant for my colleagues in all of the above settings. I had the privilege to work with individuals in clinical and research settings who experienced tremendous stress and adversities related to their refugee status, trauma, and immigration issues. I have learned from the amazing people I cared for and expanded my experience through them over the years.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA (APA Accredited)

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA (APA Accredited)

Master of Science in Therapeutic Recreation (Leisure Studies) San Jose State University,

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology San Jose State University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Clinical Psychologist California Correctional Health Care Facility

Senior Behavioral Health Counselor Asian Americans for Community Involvement

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist California Correctional Health Care Facility

Case Manager Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility

Rehabilitation Specialist Crestwood Behavioral Health

Rehabilitation Therapist Starlight Adolescent Center

Youth Counselor Starlight Adolescent Center

Probation Counselor Santa Clara County Probation Dept.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lecturer College of Education/Department of Counselor Education, San Jose State University

Drinking Driver Program Instructor Asian Americans for Community Involvement

CLINICAL TRAINING

Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern San Jose State University Counseling Services

Practicum Psychology Trainee Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Gardner Family Care Corporation

Practicum Psychology Trainee Gardner Family Care Corporation

Practicum Psychology Trainee Kurt and Barbara Gronowski Psychology Clinic, Palo Alto University

Recreation Therapist Intern San Ramon Senior Center

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Dissertation Research Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, Effects of Vietnamese American mothers' trauma on their second-generation daughters.

Research Group Negative Life Events. Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University.