(she/her)
Hello! I'm Lan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, we will work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
My style is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative to create a safe space for you to navigate through any difficulties you are experiencing in a way that feels meaningful. My sessions are client-centered; the focus is on what you hope to gain, such as practicing skills to help you heal and grow, building on your inner strengths, and having someone provide a listening, compassionate ear.
Overall, my approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. I use varying modalities, such as Solution-Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness to fit the need.
I worked in schools for over 8 years, helping students and families navigate through difficulties such as combating trauma, anxiety, depression or other mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict, and issues related to academic achievement.