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I am human first...

before I became  a skilled psychotherapist, seasoned mindfulness practitioner, and certified Tibetan yoga teacher.  I've spent the past 15 years rediscovering and healing my inner world, reclaiming my heritage, exploring spirituality and have met many inspiring teachers along the way; some as young as 5 years old. It is an honor to be a psychotherapist and I didn't get here alone. I truly believe we each have what it takes to live a fulfilling and happy life. Modern science and ancient teachings can play a role in this process and help connect us to who we truly are; discovering and rediscovering our deepest intentions for ourselves.

I utilize many trauma informed principles, mindfulness and body based interventions backed by neuroscience through individual and systemic/collective lens. Outside of my practice, I dedicate my time to organizing, facilitating, and training trauma informed mindfulness practices. I love exploring and taking refuge on our beautiful planet, enjoy strolls outdoor, and experiment in my garden. Nature continue to be a source of healing and inspiration for me. Play, study, practice, and work are very important to me for living a fulfilling life. As my teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh has taught, it is the groundwork of (a spiritual) life.

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Over the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity of working with children, adults, families, students and staff in the K-12, community college and university, juvenile justice, child welfare systems and various community mental health agencies; anywhere between 5 to 70+ years old from all backgrounds.


I welcome people from all backgrounds and gender identity. As a first generation Vietnamese American immigrant, and woman in our society, I have a special interest in sharing the gems of healing intergenerational trauma, anxiety, stress and depression symptoms with self identified immigrants, children of immigrants, Asian Americans, BIPOC communities, students, bicultural individuals, educators and spiritual seekers. I am LGBQTIA affirming.  Connect with me.

Other trainings & experiences

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, 9943

  • Master of Science: Multicultural Community Counseling and Social Justice Education

  • Trained in Community Resilience Model (CRM) through the Trauma Resource Institute

  • Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)Teacher

  • Student of the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and more than 10 years of dedicated mindfulness practice

  • Presenter at  APIDA MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE through the California Society for Clinical Social Work

    In addition to continuing education units required by my licensing board throughout the years, these are some training and series I successfully completed in my years of training and practice. The series range from 2-10 sessions. 
    Trauma, Mindfulness and Somatic

  • Trauma and Mindfulness Series

  • Generational Trauma (multiple)

  • Bottom Up Training Series: Interventions for trauma

  • EMDR and Play Therapy: Interventions for trauma 

  • Attachment Theory: Application in Practice (multiple)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Series

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (multiple)

  • Restorative Practices Series (mindfulness, polyvagal, ecotherapy)

  • EFT Tapping (multiple)

  • Art Therapy (multiple)

  • Art Based Telehealth Series

  • Motivational Interviewing (multiple)
    General

  • Cultural Competence and Assessment Series

  • Historical Context & Mental Health Impacts in AAPI and POC communities (multiple)

  • Gender Identity & Gender Expression

  • HIV and AIDS Risks, Prevention Strategies, Symptoms and Interventions

  • Healing Through Grief and Loss

  • Assessment and Diagnosis Series

  • Suicide Assessments (multiple)

  • CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Assessment (multiple)

  • Legal and Ethical Issues (multiple)

  • Safety and Behavioral Plans

  • Understanding the Special Education System
    Autism Spectrum Disorder as Part of Dual Diagnosis

  • Multiple Intelligence

  • Therapeutic Use of Games (multiple)

  • Managing Behaviors in Group Work While Working with At-Risk Youth

  • Commercial Sexual Exploitation

  • Adolescent Development

  • Child Parent Psychotherapy

  • Process of Termination

    Types of Therapy

  • Individual Therapy

  • Group Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Art Therapy

  • Sand Tray Therapy

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