Helen comes from a Chinese American background, which informs her practice to consider culture, inter-generational trauma, and family systems when working with a diversity of clients. Helen understands the ongoing stigma surrounding the topic of mental health, and will meet clients where they are at in their healing by increasing self-esteem and reducing shame.
She is passionate about helping clients reach their full potential and improve their quality of life. In creating an affirmative space for growth and learning, Helen will walk alongside clients as they encounter difficulties, overcome challenges, and discover their strengths to enhance their sense of well-being authentically.
Helen received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy at Azusa Pacific University and her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Education from Occidental College.
Helen has worked with youth (ages 2-18) and their families across various settings. Helen provided school-based mental health services to students during her clinical practicum, and has prior experience working with children and families in other academic, clinical, and recreational settings. Helen is also trained to provide DIR/Floortime intervention to children with developmental delays and learning challenges.
Specializations: Depression, anxiety, cultural and intergenerational trauma, parent support // DIR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy
Client focus: Children and adolescents, young adults, couples, families
Services available: Telehealth, in-person | Sliding scale: Yes