Mandy values the unique stories that each individual brings and approaches therapy as a collaborative journey. She prioritizes warmth and strives to build trusting relationships that are affirming and foundational for lasting growth. Mandy is passionate about early intervention and helping individuals better connect with themselves and others. Mandy takes a holistic and relational approach, thoughtfully considering how one’s environment, culture, relationships, and biology shape their behaviors and their experiences.

Mandy utilizes her training to help individuals create a more whole and compassionate picture of themselves. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to integrate neurodevelopmental assessments with evidence-based, trauma-informed care to provide thoughtful and tailored treatment. Her experience working with young children, adolescents, and adults – particularly those from neurodiverse and marginalized communities – has deepened her understanding of how identity, environment, and life experiences shape individuals and families.

Professional Certifications:
TF-CBT
Psychological First Aid
Skills for Psychological Recovery

Publications:
Strawn, B.D., Leong, M., Lok, M., (2024) From More Than Human to Simply Human: A Relational Psychoanalytic Approach to Working with Clergy. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 43(4), 404-410

Credentials:
Supervised Pre-doctoral Clinician
Supervised by Ryan Thomas, PhD, Licensed Psychologist #31026 – California Board of Psychology