Licensed Master Social Worker

I am a licensed social worker in Virginia and Washington DC, and loves working with children, teens, and families. I have a background in working with individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Mood disorders and utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques such as mindfulness to assist clients in coping with symptoms and have a better understanding on how to respond to triggers and stresses in life.

My experiences include coordinating community services for a primarily AAPI community as well as military children in Hawaii and inpatient care for children and young adults in crisis in the Washington D.C. area. I use my dynamic cross-cultural life experiences along with my clinical education to connect with patients in all stages of life.

My goal is to help all my patients to achieve not only improved mental health but balanced overall well-being. In my free time, I enjoy travel and have visited 35 states and 15 countries, watching South Korean soap operas and singing to my dog Mason

“Trust is earned in the smallest of moments. It is earned not through heroic deeds, or even highly visible
actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection. ” – Brene Brown

Languages Spoken: 

• Tagalog