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EDUCATION:

- B.S. in Psychology, Beijing University, China

- M.A. in Cognitive Psychology, The University of Chicago

- M.A. in Counseling (Marriage, Family and Child), Palo Alto University

- J.D. in Law, The University of Chicago Law School​​

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SPECILIZATION AND FOCUS

Psychotherapy is a continuing journey for therapists as much as it is for our clients.  Ongoing personal and professional growth is my commitment to you as your therapist and to myself.  Recent workshops, seminars and trainings include:​

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Hakomi Mindfulness Somatic Psychotherapy:

I'm a Certified Hakomi Therapist (CHT), a designation reflecting not only in-depth therapeutic skills after rigorous multi-year trainings but also the therapist's demonstrated commitment to the Hakomi principles, to continued, ongoing professional development, and to personal growth. 

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Couple Therapy:

Hakomi Mindfulness Somatic Couples Therapy​​

The Gottman Method:

• Level I, II and III training completed (2017-2024)

• Additional Gottman training: Treating Affairs and Trauma in Couples (2024)

• Additional Gottman training: Couples and Addiction (2025)

The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy (by Ellyn Bader/Peter Pearson, Couples Institute): 

• The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy (9 months training program)

• Numerous workshops with founders Dr. Bader and Dr. Peterson

Relational Life Therapy (by Terry Real):​​

• Relational Life Therapy - Level 1 completed (since 2021)

• Couples Experiential Workshops (2021; 2023)

• Healing Power of Relationship Summit

• Couples therapy consultation group with Terry Real (2021-2025)​

Sexuality; Sexual Diversity; Polyamory: 

• Dr. Marty Klein - Sexual Intelligence Workshops

• Dr. Marty Klein - Couples/Sex Therapy Consultation Group (2020-2021; 2025)

• Dr. Marty Klein - Webinars on sexual behaviors, individual agency and relational health 

• Institute of Relational Intimacy (Martha Kauppi) - CNM Level 1 (2024)​​

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Grief and Trauma

• Kara-Grief agency (Palo Alto, CA), grief therapy for individuals and grief support groups (2016-2019)

• Intensive Trauma Treatment Course, by Bassel van der Kolk

• Grief Summit

• Suicide Prevention Summit

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive (Pesi)

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Depression, Anxiety and Stress​

• Ongoing workshops on current first-line of treatment and evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, DBT, etc., with the goal of staying informed of the latest development in this important and fast evolving field

• Workshops on integrating experiential, psychosomatic and Ericksonian/hypnotic approaches in the management of mood and impulse regulation

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CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE: 

Mindfulness is foundational to my practice.  I also believe that mindful living brings us joy, compassion and purpose

• Compassion Cultivation Training, CCARE, Stanford University

• Compassion Immersion-2, with Robert Cusick (founder of the Applied Compassion Academy)

• Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), UCSF - Osher Center

• Hakomi mindfulness practice groups

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AFFILIATIONS AND LICENSE:

• AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Clinical Fellow (since 2025)

• CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists), Member; former Board committee member (2023-2024)

• SCV-CAMFT (Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT), Member; former Board member (2021)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA# 119101)

• CAMFT Certified Supervisor

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20+ YEARS OF PRIOR CORPORATE, BUSINESS, AND LAW EXPERIENCES:

• Sullivan & Cromwell (New York, Hong Kong, Beijing), attorney

• J.P. Morgan Chase (Hong Kong), Vice President - Investment Banking

• O'Melveny & Myers (Silicon Valley), counsel

• Independent consultant to startups in media, technology and communication