ABOUT MICHELLE

As an Asian American located in California, I am passionate about supporting my community as a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University through thoughtful counseling that cultivates deeper understanding and healing.

For the last 8 years, I have pursued my dedication of addressing mental health stigma for those with culturally diverse identities by working with diverse and rural populations in hospitals and integrated community programs located in California and Hawaii. With a deep understanding of comprehensive and empirically based treatment, I provide culturally sensitive cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based care to address issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, burnout, life stress, or sleep problems, as well as underlying intergenerational, cultural identity, or acculturation stress. Together we can build awareness, work towards your goals, and improve quality of life.

I have presented research and conducted workshops on ways to reduce the barriers to mental health care for minorities, the benefits of applying cultural sensitivity while providing mental health services, and the importance of advocacy within community mental health. With a genuine understanding of the mind-body connection, I have also worked in academic settings such as the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford University, and have developed and implemented mindfulness-based trauma programs. 

My sessions are designed to be reflective, experiential, and educational. By cultivating a safe space for scientifically and culturally informed mental health care that is tailored to your needs, we can work together to build values-based, meaningful and intimate growth.

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