Credentials and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (University of Toronto, Toronto, ON)

• M.A. in Psychological Counselling (Columbia University, New York City, NY)

• Registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC#2259)

Now it's time for you to know me on a more personal level...

I am a bit of a melting pot, having lived in Spain, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Panama, New York City, Toronto, and now Vancouver. Lifelong immersion in very distinctive cultural contexts has given me the gift of multilingualism (English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish) and a deep appreciation of and sensitivity towards cultural differences. You can be assured that my practice is firmly rooted in culturally-sensitive practices, whether it is related to your ethnicity, sex/gender, religion, age, and sexual orientation.

I also teach part-time at Adler University (Vancouver Campus) and believe in socially responsible practice and in promoting social justice. My academic background has provided me the skills to work effectively with clients who have experienced discrimination and varying forms of oppression either in their work place or in their personal lives. 

Personally, there is nothing more rewarding for me than helping others heal. It is a privilege to be invited into my client's lives, and I enjoy the journey of venturing into the unknown with them.  

I look forward to working with you.