Founder of Cerebrate Therapy, Therapist

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist.

I was born and raised in Southern California, in the San Gabriel Valley, to a traditionally Chinese household. I believe that my interactions with others have shaped who I am today. Life lessons were taught from little moments such as sharing comfort food, creating laughter with friends, and family gatherings.

Along the way I came to realize how emotions played a significant role in how we interact with one another. Through those around me, I learned the value of helping others and even more so, in the emotional sense. Being able to connect with someone on a mental health level can help fill a void that is often left forgotten. 

I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work from The University of Southern California and have over 7 years of licensure experience. I have worked with all age groups within various school, medical, and therapy settings. I have served those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, and more.

I believe that every individual has their own story, which has inspired me to found Cerebrate. I use an individual’s story to effect change and provide care. I meet the individual where they are at, in a non-judging, and open and honest interaction. Stories are ever-changing–just as my story has shaped who I am today, I strive to facilitate positive change in another person’s story through therapeutic interaction.

Therapist

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10+ years of experience working in the fields of mental health and social services. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families of all ages, races, and backgrounds. I specialize in grief, loss, family conflict, domestic violence, life coaching, college and career counseling, stress, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, and mood disorders. 

I am passionate about helping individuals and families find the support they need to lead happier and healthier lives. I am a thoughtful and empathetic listener that uses a variety of evidence-based strategies. I am particularly skilled in helping clients identify their strengths and build on them to create positive change and develop healthy coping skills to manage life’s struggles.

I have a deep respect for my clients and I am committed to providing an open and supportive environment. I believe in the importance of cultivating a safe and trusting relationships with my clients and consider it essential to their success. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a collaborative relationship.