Meet our supportive staff

I  hold a bachelor's degree in Public Health (formerly Health Science)  with a minor in Gerontology. With over 7 years of dedicated service in  the nonprofit sector, I have worked in both Social Work Aide and  Administrative assistant roles. I've handled case management and organized all-inclusive care services for program participants. I also  enhanced participants' quality of life by encouraging them to participate in conversations and various activities, supporting them through every phase—from independent living to transitional care and  end-of-life care. I am dedicated to community service because I believe empathy and compassion can create positive change.

Personal life/hobbies 

Outside  work, I enjoy traveling, spending quality time with my dog and  family, making floral arrangements, and singing karaoke. Lately, I've  been getting into baking as a new hobby—it's a fun mix of art and  science. It's really satisfying to see how things turn out in the oven  and make delicious treats.

My Story:

 As a  Vietnamese-American first (or 1.5) generation immigrant, refugee,  parent, and educator, I am dedicated to providing a collaborative space  where you can express your needs and wishes, be your authentic self, and  share your unique story–where you are believed and believed in.

Approach:

I am a fully trained and  published practitioner of FT (Flash Technique), an intervention that can  be used on its own or in conjunction with EMDR, to reduce the distress  associated with traumatic memories, images, and phobias. I am also  EMDR-trained and draw upon my personal and professional experience with  radical therapy, IFS, narrative therapy, and ACT.

Style:

My style has been described as curious, down-to-earth, sincere, candid, playful, and nonjudgmental.   I support people of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, identities, and faiths. I am conversational in Vietnamese and Japanese but conduct  therapy mainly in English via telehealth in California. I am supervised  by Janice Huang, LCSW
I have openings right now for $148 per 53-minute session. Sliding scale available. Please contact us for more information. 

I have worked with those struggling with anxiety and depression for over 5 years. I pull from an eclectic approach with skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and an orientation aligned with Internal Family Systems, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I am Level 1 Trained in Internal Family Systems. 

I believe in the power of connection, humor, and compassion. I believe that as humans, we generally try the best we can in our circumstances, and sometimes just need a little nudge towards a different perspective to find the answers within ourselves – and I am happy to be that nudge for you. I'd love to hear your story, and I am so proud of you already.