Clinical Experience

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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing evidence-based assessment, consultation, and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical needs and mental health concerns, as well as neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning and social skills challenges.

My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, family systems, humanistic and positive psychology. I use a biopsychosocial lens and collaborate closely with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care. I aim to empower children and families by building on existing strengths, fostering resilience, and developing practical skills to navigate life's challenges—both within and beyond the healthcare setting.

Areas of Specialization

  • Pediatric anxiety and depression
  • Behavior problems
  • Parent-child relationships
  • Parenting
  • Teen and young adult mental health issues
  • Adjustment and coping with chronic medical conditions
  • Needle anxiety and fear due to medical procedures
  • Pain management
  • Insomnia and sleep problems
  • Treatment adherence
  • Pediatric medical trauma and traumatic stress
  • Health behaviors and lifestyle change
  • Body focused repetitive behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling)

Education and Training

Graduate School

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Loma Linda University (American Psychological Association [APA] Accredited)
Specialization in Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology

Residency

The Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Doctoral Internship
Pediatric Psychology Track
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), University of Southern California

Fellowship

Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Pediatric Oncology and Outpatient Pediatric Psychology
Children's Hospital Orange County (CHOC)