About Jean

I previously provided outpatient psychotherapy for a group practice and worked with patients within the University of Maryland Medical System. My experiences as a social worker involved helping patients and caregivers navigate issues concerning chronic health conditions, processing traumatic events or coping with the loss of loved ones.  I’ve learned so much from people who dared to share their stories with me and demonstrate how resilient and proactive we all can be even in the most trying situations.

Before becoming a social worker and psychotherapist, I worked in a variety of roles as a graphic designer, arts instructor for outreach programs and at colleges and I worked as a manager in corporate positions.  Eventually I was led to pursue social work so that I could expand my passion of working with people in meaningful ways. I earned a master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a focus in behavioral health and obtained my licenses as a clinical social worker in the state of Maryland and Delaware.

Many clients work with me to relieve symptoms from Depression and Anxiety or for support managing life with ADHD and Autism.  Some engage in ongoing psychotherapy sessions to process the impacts of past experiences or to navigate life transitions, relationship conflicts and grief. 

I also work with many queer clients of color who have a desire to understand the intersections of cultural identity, personal fulfillment and complex family dynamics. Some of my identities include being queer, neurodivergent and Asian American. I've lived in different cities across the states and experienced a variety of cultural context which has shaped my belief that identities are too complex to be put into neat little boxes. I have an understanding that our identities impact our relationship to ourselves, to others and how we show up in the world. Many of my clients are also educators, caring professionals and artists who are striving for balance between their values and the expectations of people around them.

As a provider of mental health, I believe that it is my responsibility to engage in continuous learning. My research interests includes humanistic, collaborative and creative interventions. I enjoy learning about about socio-emotional development and ways to improve health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Outside of clinical work, I love cooking, painting, making pottery, weaving, having too many houseplants and fostering animals.