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 individuals in high-stress occupations who are regularly exposed to challenging or traumatic situations. My work focuses on helping individuals process difficult experiences and understand recurring patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. A key part of the work is exploring the efficacy and deficits of current coping strategies and working toward more adaptive ways to cope with ongoing occupational stress.

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