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I believe the therapeutic process is about relationship and connection. I love supporting people through the difficulties of life. In doing so, I love to laugh, joke, connect, be real, and down to earth. I have a thought-provoking approach to treatment. My approach allows me to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and authentic. Through treatment I provide my clients with healthy challenges, and autonomy in guiding their own treatment.

My approach is one that is centered on growth and not perfection. My specialties are helping clients with issues related to trauma, anxiety, bereavement/ grief, and major life changes. My clients are of various ages and backgrounds. I have formal training in EMDR, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy. I am also a Certified School Social Worker in New York City where I utilize Restorative Justice techniques with a clinical focus with adolescents.

I went to Stony Brook University for my Masters in Social Work and my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. I have done two post graduate certification programs. One in substance use and another in trauma informed care.

I believe that it is important for every client to understand their story deeper and what their values, beliefs, and core language is like and how impacts there well-being. I believe in the mind-body connection.

I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience working across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings. All of my experiences have shaped how I approach treatment: thoughtful, evidence-based, and centered on the person that is in front of me. My priority is to meet you where you are, and to understand you as a person.

I have a strong background working with diverse communities of color. I am a 2nd generation Chinese American (colloquially known as an "ABC") born and raised in NYC, fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

I graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. After pursuing a career in Human Resources and Professional Development in the private sector, I decided to return to school to continue my education in order to help others. I attended and graduated from Columbia University with a Master degree in Social Work. I bring a wealth of lived, professional, and educational experience to her practice.

Welcome to a space where it is ok to not be okay! Through my practice, I have developed a belief that every individual has the inner strength to overcome their biggest obstacle. I aim to empower you by providing tools and insight that nurture self-awareness, selfcare, and personal growth. Together, we will navigate challenges and celebrate growth. I believe that laughter and honesty are powerful tools for growth. My goal is to help you navigate life challenges with clarity, tactfully integrated humor, and actional strategies, while fostering balance across the mind and body.

With the use of therapy or medication I can treat you or your child so that impairments can be identified and the ability to function more easily is achieved.

My training allows me to diagnose and give treatment recommendations based on my assessment which consists of an evaluation gathering personal history, psychosocial and environmental stressors, and symptom review. I can help you understand the diagnosis and determine the cause of the difficulty with the use of medication or psychotherapy.

I am a double Board Certified Psychiatrist with Specialty Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed my Adult Residency Training and Child and Adolescent Fellowship training at North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2009 and 2011 respectively.