Training & Experience
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Education
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M.Phil.Ed. in Professional Counseling, University of Pennsylvania
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M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services, University of Pennsylvania
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B.S. in Applied Psychology, Minor in Japanese, New York University
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License & Registration
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 17305), California Board of Behavioral Sciences
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Current Role
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Mental Health Therapist I / Clinician, Pacific Clinics – Asian Pacific Family Center (APFC), Rosemead, CA
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Provide individual, family, and group therapy to adults and families, primarily from Asian and immigrant backgrounds
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Deliver services in English and Mandarin in outpatient and community-based settings
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and complex psychosocial stressors
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Languages
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English
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Mandarin Chinese
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Conversational Japanese
Selected Clinical Experience
High Focus Centers
Clinical Intern (Adult Partial Hospitalization Program)
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Facilitated group therapy and skills groups for adults with major mental illnesses
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Applied CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and adjunct therapies in intensive outpatient settings
General George A. McCall School
School Counselor Intern
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Provided individual and group counseling for students facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges
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Collaborated on IEPs for students with autism spectrum disorder
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Social Work Assistant
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Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and managed high-volume caseloads in a community health context
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Maintained detailed clinical documentation in an electronic medical record system
Across these roles, I have consistently worked at the intersection of mental health, culture, and systems — whether in schools, hospitals, community clinics, or intensive programs. This background allows me to understand not only your inner world but also the external pressures (family, immigration, healthcare, education, work) that shape your experience.
