Services
About My Clients
I enjoy working with children and teens of all genders, orientations, races, ethnicities, and abilities. I offer individual/family sessions and parent support. I specialize in working with neurodivergent children and teens, and believe in helping these individuals find ways to function in various environments, while helping them maintain their individuality and uniqueness.
My Background and Approach
My training and work experiences included seeing individuals across the lifespan, from diverse backgrounds and in a variety of settings. Although I worked with adults, my passion is in serving children, teens, and/or their families, and have done so for 15+ years. I have served these populations in various settings, such as community mental health, schools, managed health care, instructional aide for special education, as well as conducting psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments. I also have experience providing parent support and psychotherapy in Cantonese (廣東話). My approach is warm, collaborative, direct, open, and honest. In my work with children/teens, I enjoy being silly, animated, playful and using humor (as appropriate). I utilize an integrative approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), family systems, mindfulness, and other evidence-based treatments when warranted.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As an immigrant who identifies as Chinese/Chinese American, I understand the challenges and nuances of growing up bicultural and have helped families navigate these issues. I am committed to understanding each client’s unique experiences with various identities (e.g., culture, race, ethnicity, gender), as well as the intersectionality of these identities, family values, and belief systems. As a result, I view my clients as whole people, rather than just focusing on diagnoses and symptoms. I approach each client with curiosity and am committed to helping you connect with yourself and others, nourish your growth, and flourish in all areas of your life.