I went to the University of Southern California School of Social Work, which is one of the nation's top accredited social work graduate programs. While studying as a Master of Social Work (MSW) student, I interned in a psychiatric unit (both inpatient and outpatient at a hospital) and at a non-profit organization. I graduated from USC with Honorable Mentions. 

After graduation, I worked in several clinical settings. I worked as a Medical Social Worker at adult day healthcare centers where I provided services to the elderly and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. I worked as a therapist and provided therapy and care coordination services for both children and adults. Then, I provided assessments/screening, triage, and crisis interventions for a local government agency. 

I have worked with people from young children to the elderly, with various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, immigrants, and children/family of immigrants. I am a culturally competent and sensitive bilingual psychotherapist. I hold LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the State of California.

Outside of private practice, I regularly attend meetings for mental health professionals. I actively participate in these meetings and make presentations as a co-facilitator.

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I provide online counseling (telehealth) services throughout California. I am typically available weekdays.

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I am a trauma specialist and practice EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

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Clinical Focus

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Anxiety, depression/depressive symptoms, prenatal depression/anxiety, postpartum depression/anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive thoughts/behaviors, AAPI mental health (especially first, 1.5, and second generations of Asians), cross-cultural issues, relationship issues (i.e. family, friends, workplace, school), low self-esteem, refusing to go to school, adjustment issues (i.e. moving, marriage, birth of a new born, divorce, studying abroad, immigration, being homesick), anger, irritability, ADHD, trauma, grieving issues (i.e. family, friends, pets), behavioral issues (i.e. children not listening, being restless), and parenting.

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Types of Services

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Individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling

I can provide children with play therapy in office and online. Play therapy is a type of therapy. Through play, children can explore and understand feelings and learn new coping skills. 

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On top of counseling services, I provide webinars for pregnant women, postpartum women, and fathers. Please click here for more details about webinars.

I also provide services for parents/grandparents/caregivers to teach effective parenting skills.

Please click here to contact me directly.

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