about me
I am a second generation Filipina-American cisgender woman. As a social worker and therapist, I have many years of experience in early childhood mental health, adolescent mental health, trauma-informed therapy, and family therapy. I have worked in various multidisciplinary settings including: non-profits, the child welfare system, public schools, and healthcare systems. Prior to entering the mental health field, I worked in education, youth development, and community organizing.
I utilize an integrated, relational approach to therapy. I draw from my training in trauma-informed care, structural family therapy, child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), attachment theory, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Due to my own background, I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals and multigenerational families hailing from immigrant backgrounds, blended/non-traditional families, and young BIPOC professionals.
training & certifications
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Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP): UCSF Child Trauma Research Program.
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Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework: The Center for Trauma Training via UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
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Motivational Interviewing: University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare.
license & memberships
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California (LCSW #101875)
education
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Masters in Social Welfare: University of California, Berkeley. Community Mental Health concentration.
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minors in Education & Spanish Literature: Whitman College.
miscellaneous
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Interviewed by the L.A. Times for the article "Talking about substance use can be hard for Filipino Americans. Why it’s helpful to share stories" (September 2022)