I provide individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy mainly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). While I tend to draw from CBT, I incorporate other styles and techniques to tailor each session to meet the needs of each person I work with. I believe the most important and healing aspect of therapy is the relationship that is created between myself and the person sitting across from me. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. I have experience helping people with relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, women's issues, adjusting to postpartum, and grief. I also have experience in multicultural counseling - addressing issues unique to Asian Americans and other minority groups. I am fluent in Cantonese and Vietnamese. Hours of availability include evening and weekend hours.
| Qualifications: | UC Santa Barbara |
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| Academic Suffixes: | PhD |
| Expertise: | Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, Video Game Addiction |