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
Bexar County Psychological Association
International OCD Foundation
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17806 IH 10 W Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78257 |
(214) 493-2025
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