Background
Although my first degree was in electrical engineering, I've always felt that psychology was my natural calling. After a brief stint as an engineer, I embarked upon graduate education in psychology at the University of Southern California. I completed a pre-doctoral internship at Yale University then returned to Los Angeles to complete my PhD at USC in 1999. I have been a licensed clinical psychologist in San Diego for the past five years. I spent two years providing counseling for cardiac patients at the Scripps Integrative Medicine Center and I have been practicing privately for the past four years in La Jolla, CA.
Outside the field of psychology, my personal interests that influence my work and reflect my personality include performing arts, dance, athletics, meditation, yoga, breathing, and bodywork. I grew up in a mixed-culture family (Vietnamese/American) and enjoy helping clients who are navigating cultural issues in their families.
Licensing
California Psychology License PSY-17895
Education and Training
- 2000 - 2001
- Kedren Community Mental Health Center, Los Angeles
Post-Doctoral Training. Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy
- 1998 - 1999
- Yale University School of Medicine, Pre-Doctoral Internship.
Adult outpatient mental health, community psychology.
- 1994 - 1999
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California
Dissertation/Research Area: Health Behavior, Safer Sex
- 1987 - 1991
- BS Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California