She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley. She completed a one-year APA accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as well as a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA CAPS specializing in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural counseling and competencies, immigrant mental health, strength-based counseling approaches, and student veteran mental health.