About us

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2002	PhD, Health Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA
1999-2000	Psychoanalytic Fellowship I, Greenwich Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, New York, NY
1999-2000	Clincal Psychology Internship, Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling & Psychotherapy, New York, NY * APPIC-approved predoctoral internship in clinical psychology
1997	MS, Health Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA
1995	BA, Psychology, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA

Over 23 years of clinical and research experience


2005-Present	"Independent Practice & Consultation. San Diego Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA. Specialties: Pain management, coping with chronic illness, psychological factors affecting a general medical condition, pre- and post-surgical preparation, traumatic life events, stress management, and anxiety disorders."
2005-Present	Research Coordinator. Pain Rehabilitation Services, Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, CA.
2005-2006	Project Manager / Consulting Clinical Psychologist. HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
2001-2005	Psychiatric Coordinator. HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
2000-2001	Clinical Trials Study Coordinator. Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Medicine Program, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
1999	Medication Management Specialist. MyoPoint Medical Group Inc., San Diego, CA.
1998-2001	Behavioral Pain Treatment Specialist. Pain Rehabilitation Services, Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, CA.
1996-1998	Clinical Health Psychology Practicum & Internship. Pain Rehabilitation Services, Sharp Healthcare, San Diego, CA.
1994-1997	Clinical Research Assistant. UCSD Outpatient Psychiatric Services (Gifford Mental Health Research Lab), San Diego, CA.


2006-Present	Assistant Clinical Professor. Volunteer clinical faculty. Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
2005-2006	Associate Research Specialist I. HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
2003-2005	Assistant Research Specialist III. HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.


2002-2004	Lecturer, Psychiatric Assessment and Clinical Interventions, Neuromedical Staff Education, HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center, San Diego, CA.
1998-1999	Lecturer, The Management of Stress and Related Adjustment Problems in Refugees Seminar Series, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigrant Services, San Diego, CA.

additional languages spoken: Chinese (Taiwanese)
biofeedback
EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing) Part I
medication management & tapering
psychological evaluations
self-hypnosis & relaxation training
structured clinical diagnostic interviews - certified as trainer and interviewer
certifications include: CIDI, WMH-CIDI, CONNERS-ADHD, DIS, MINI, SCID, PANAS, PRISM

Advisory BAd, American Red Cross, San Diego/Imperial County Chapter, Mental Health Services (2003-2007)
American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Services
Hurricane Katrina, San Diego FAC (2005)
Hurricane Rita, DR393 Houston HQ (2005)
Southern California Wildfires, San Diego (2007)
Assistant Editor, Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (2000-2002)
Assistant Editor, Journal of Emotional Abuse (2000-2002)
Clinic Task Force, Fifth Avenue Center for Counseling & Psychotherapy, New York, NY (2000)
National NeuroAIDS Tissue Consortium Psychiatric Subcommittee (2001-2006)

Ad hoc Journal Reviewer: Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Health Psychology, Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Gerontology
Advisor, Chi Omega Women's Fraternity, UCSD chapter
Women's Committee, San Diego Psychological Association
Member: American Pain Society; American Psychological Association, Division of Health Psychology; San Diego Psychological Association; California Psychological Association
National Multiple Sclerosis Society

NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research (Funding period: June 2003 to June 2005)