I am a second-year doctoral student in the UH Counseling Psychology program. I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. I earned my M.A. from Pepperdine University specialized in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Rochester. After graduating, I worked as an associated Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA where I gained valuable clinical experience. My current research interests include attachment theories, cultural norms that rationalize domestic violence, and group therapy.

I am interested in how socialization plays a role in rationalizing aggression. In my free time, I enjoy running, boxing, hiking, and reading.