Hello
A client has once described working with me as a “brain gym…you go to the gym to work on your physical health, and you come here to work on your emotional health.” My approach is collaborative and warm, inquisitive and empathic. Every individual coming into services will have different needs–I will work with you to determine the best course of action for therapy or assessments.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of behavioral health experience and specialized training in neuropsychological assessments. I provide evidence-based approaches stemming from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), problem solving therapy (PST), acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), dialectical behavior skills training, and mindfulness training. The specific approach will be determined by the individual client characteristics and goals of the client.
Current & Past Experience and Affiliations:
- Clinical supervisor to Ph.D. level students, DeAnza College practicum (current)
- Program manager, clinical supervisor and direct service provider (individuals and groups) at Telecare Corporation in Belmont, CA
- Independent consultant/clinician at Women’s Therapy Institute in Palo Alto, CA (current)
- Director of Behavioral Health Services at Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) in San Jose, CA
- Co-creator of award-winning video aimed at reducing stigma in mental health care
- Author and creator of blue-print for Santa Clara County-funded Innovation Plan to provide services to seniors
- Creator and supervisor of psychological and neuropsychological assessment program at AACI in San Jose, CA
- Clinical supervisor and direct service provider at AACI in San Jose, CA
- Staff psychologist at Napa State Hospital
- American Psychological Association
- California Psychological Assocation
- Past research and research interests: cross-cultural cognitive screening, caregiver burden and effective therapies, effective therapies for adults and elderly adults