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ABOUT ME

artist

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art therapist

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associate marriage family therapist

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art educator

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First generation born in America, daughter of Vietnamese refugees, continuing to navigate the inter-generational trauma, and other intersections of oppression as a woman of color. While growing up, I realized I was not alone as a woman of color, but part of a society that has deep traditions in silencing and harming marginalized folks— I see that I am not alone in experiencing the effects of the systemic capitalistic, patriarchal and racist society across academic, healthcare and a myriad of other institutions.

Remaining curious about how such systems of oppression add further layers to the already complex human condition and collective society continues to drive my work. I decided to make a commitment to uplift our voices, to understand our rich cultural identities, to raise the voices of the silenced.

Hence, the journey of working in mental health with a variety of populations— instead of pathologizing but to humanize our experiences— using the power of artistic creative expression, the embrace of our unique cultural identities, and the reclaiming of our stories towards empowerment and healing, so that we, as a collective community can thrive and heal.

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