凯西·李博士
总监、咨询 & 心理服务
许可/认证:
Licensed Psychologist, State of California (PSY18989)
Certified Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Instructor since 2008
First day of work at San Jose State University
2021年1月25日
你怎么到这儿来的?
I am a first gen, ABC (American-Born Chinese), cis-woman who grew up in a low-income 洛杉矶唐人街的家庭. My immigrant parents instilled values around family, community and a strong work ethic which drove me towards reaching my goals even when it was challenging. When I declared my college major in Social Ecology at UC Irvine, I truly wanted to understand how environments impact human behavior after witnessing my childhood 同龄人加入帮派. After being the first in my family to graduate with a college degree, I realized I needed to continue my educational journey to obtain an M.A. 心理学和博士.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Family 治疗与文化心理学. My hope was to support other Asian/Asian-Americans in their personal journeys despite the challenges they face in society, in their environment 在他们的个人生活中.
My passion in working with diverse students in academic institutions was kindled when I was a Doctoral Intern at the University of Houston-Counseling and Psychological Services and a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley-Counseling and 心理服务. Prior to working in universities, I had extensive experience working in various community mental health centers and psychiatric inpatient hospital units. 我的各种经历 influenced my decision to focus on working in universities which resulted in more than 17 years as a staff psychologist and leader at UC San Diego, Stanford University and Santa Clara University before arriving at 圣何塞州立大学 in 2021.
Who were your role models or mentors?
My mentors were two amazing licensed clinical psychologists of color who were truly 对我的鼓舞. My first mentor is a Filipina clinical psychologist who provided me with support and guidance when I began my career as a university staff psychologist. She helped me infuse what I learned in graduate school into practice by becoming a culturally competent psychologist despite the lack of cultural psychology research 以及学术材料. My second mentor is a Latino clinical psychologist who continued supporting my desire to support students of color in their campus community. Growing up in Chinatown, I knew the help-seeking barriers which influenced my belief around 提供社区服务. This mentor and I felt there was a need to meet students where they are because they were unlikely to seek services in a student health center. I am blessed to have worked with these mentors who influenced my development as a leader, psychologist and community collaborator.
What are your tips for getting started in this field?
I believe it’s important to reflect on your life journey, your values, and your passion which may give clues towards your career path. My passion is around Asian/Asian-American mental health so I created opportunities to increase my experiences in Asian-focused community health centers and Asian focused inpatient units during graduate studies. In my reflection, I knew it was important to support marginalized individuals and to support them getting access to treatment services equitably without barriers.
What are your most important habit(s) or resource(s) for staying well?
To stay well, I make sure that I get my body moving everyday, especially by taking 散步或锻炼. I love spending time with my kid, family, friends, and dog to 让我脚踏实地. I also love listening to music and going to concerts or Broadway musicals. Lastly, my interest in photography fulfills my need to capture the beauty 的风景.
学术培训:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University (1999)
- M.A. in Psychology, Pepperdine University (2002)
Internships:
- Pre-doctoral Internship at the University of Houston (1998-1999)
- Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley (1999-2000)
社会兼职:
- Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)
- Organization of California Counseling Directors in Higher Education (OCCDHE)
特别关注的领域:
- 亚洲/亚裔美国人心理健康
- 第一代学院
- 身份的发展
- 的关系问题
- 原生家庭问题
- Clinical Training and Professional Development
理论取向:
- Integrative therapeutic approach draws from an insight-oriented
- 人际关系
- 认知行为
- Systems Perspective within a Multicultural Context
其他信息:
Conversationally fluent in Cantonese and Toisan.
