Qualifications & Education:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #98840

Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology:
John F. Kennedy University

Master’s Degree in Education:
University of Rochester

Bachelor’s Degree:
Women’s Christian College

Professional Memberships:
CAMFT

Clinic:
San Jose

Title:
Senior Clinical Supervisor

Specialties:
Depression; Anxiety; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma; Gifted; Asian, biracial, young adults, inter-generational conflicts in immigrant families

Modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Working with parents for parent training/coaching/support; Family Therapy; Couples Therapy; Group Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Strengths-based therapy

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an interactive and strengths-based approach to counseling. I believe that my clients come with many inherent resources. But we all get stuck sometimes and, as a therapist, I hope to provide a non-judgemental space for them to clarify goals, get insights, and process life challenges.

I spent over a decade as an instructional designer at Apple, Sun, and other companies in Silicon Valley before becoming a therapist. Prior to joining BACA, I worked as a therapist in the Campbell Union School District. I supported children who experienced anxiety, anger, loss, and other challenges that made it difficult for them to succeed academically and socially.

I also have experience in counseling couples, adult individuals, and gifted/twice-exceptional adolescents. As someone who grew up outside the US, I have some insight into the challenges people face when trying to adapt to or raise a family in a new culture, and I work with families going through various transitions and life stages.