she/her/hers

Education & Training

• Masters in Mental Health Counseling – Adelphi University (in progress – graduation May, 2026)
• Current personal care attendant at Adelphi University, specializing in autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, anxiety disorder, dyspraxia.
• Research on “Emotional Intelligence Affects Gender Ability in Non-verbal Reading and Lie Detection”, 2023.

Specialties

I work with first responders and individuals regularly exposed to trauma, including military personnel and law enforcement officers. Each of these clients experience a unique set of challenges due to the intense nature of their work. I focus on helping them process trauma events and better understand repeated behavioral patterns and coping strategies that help them get through the moment such as excessive spending, eating problems, and risk-taking activities to avoid sitting with uncomfortable emotions—even if those strategies aren’t always healthy in the long run.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation

I take an individualized approach that helps clients understand how their experiences shape their emotional responses, identify patterns in behavior, and explore the impact of trauma on their relationships. I prioritize what is most important to my clients and how the demands of their roles can quietly impact self-esteem, identity, personal relationships, and sense of self.

Lived Identity

• South East Asian
• Bilingual: English and Vietnamese
• First-generation student studying abroad
• Oldest child
• Clinician with lived experience managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, and intrusive/paranoid thoughts
• Growing up with traditional gender roles, I understand the pressure to conform, especially around emotional expression and family responsibilities, and how this impacts mental health.

Personal Interests

• Reading
• Spending time with my cat – Sniper
• Walking in parks
• Watching TV shows