About

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused, and emotionally focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you if you are ready to take that step. I look forward to working with you!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Richmond Area Multi-Services

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Asian

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Education

  • Western Theological Seminary, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • California Polytechnic State University (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese (Cantonese)

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 90856 Verify CA

Practice Locations

4020 Balboa St

San Francisco, CA 94121-2569

Phone Number: (415) 668-5998

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