About Me
I am a native Texan and grew up in Dallas. As I pursued my doctorate degree, I had the opportunity to experience the West and East Coast. During that time period, I realized Texas was home. I am fluent in Cantonese and Vietnamese. Being a second generation Asian American and having lived in different areas, I have come to respect and value diversity. Understanding and considering one's cultural background (whether it be ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, etc) is important in the work I do.
I have been a therapist since 2004 and specialize in providing individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings including college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, mobile crisis team, and outpatient clinics. My approach to therapy mainly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am trained to treat different anxiety disorders, specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. I have undergone training with the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute to provide exposure-response prevention (ERP), the recommended treatment for individual dealing with OCD. I have additional training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). While I tend to draw from CBT, I do incorporate other styles and techniques to tailor each session to meet the specific 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.
Professional Background
I obtained my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of California - Santa Barbara. I completed my internship in Philadelphia at University of Pennsylvania Counseling and Psychological Services center. After having lived on both coasts, I moved back to Texas to complete my post-doctoral fellowship at University of Texas - San Antonio Counseling Services center. Prior to attending UCSB, I completed a Masters in Counseling Psychology at University of North Texas. I received a Bachelors in Psychology from UT Austin. I currently am a staff psychologist at UT Health Science Center - San Antonio Counseling Services.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Bexar County Psychological Association
International OCD Foundation
San Antonio Group Psychotherapy Society
Bexar County Psychological Association
International OCD Foundation
San Antonio Group Psychotherapy Society
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4722 Shavano Oak, Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78249 |
(214) 493-2025
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