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drkan@kanpsych.com

Clinical Psychologist

I am a bilingual Licensed Psychologist practicing in both California and New York, fluent in English and Cantonese, and proficient in Mandarin. My practice encompasses various psychological services, including in-person and virtual evaluations and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.

My academic journey began at Washington University in Saint Louis, MO, where I earned a double major in Psychology and Educational Studies. I further honed my expertise with a Master’s degree in Psychological Services from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. To deepen my therapeutic skills, I pursued specialized training in play therapy at the Play Therapy Training Institute and completed EMDR Level I and II training. I received my Mental Health Counseling license (LMHC) in New York in 2006.

My professional experience spans various settings in New York and Connecticut, including community-based mental health programs, primary care centers, substance abuse programs, and private practice. I have also contributed to academia by teaching undergraduate psychology courses at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut.

In 2014, I moved to the Bay Area to pursue my doctoral studies at Alliant International University. I graduated in 2019 with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. During my doctoral training, I completed a research externship at the Foster Care Mental Health Program within the San Francisco Department of Public Health. My clinical practicum was conducted at Oakland Psychological Services and the Department of Child and Family Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente (KP) in Oakland, where I specialized in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, I undertook an advanced practicum at San Francisco Neuropsychology PC, focusing on neuropsychological evaluations.

I completed my internship at the California Medical Facility, a psychiatric inpatient program under the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, followed by a postdoctoral residency in the Department of Adult Psychiatry and Child and Family Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton. My doctoral training emphasized psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults and children, equipping me with comprehensive skills to support diverse client needs.

As a dedicated Licensed Psychologist, I provide comprehensive psychological testing and evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults throughout California and New York. My services address a variety of referral needs, including diagnostic clarifications for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specific learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. I also specialize in conducting Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and immigration-related evaluations.

I also offer telehealth psychotherapy to adolescents and adults in California and New York. As a first-generation immigrant from Hong Kong, I am bicultural and fluent in Cantonese and English, with proficiency in Mandarin. My personal experiences give me a unique understanding of the challenges faced by international students, non-resident employees, immigrants, and persons of color, allowing me to connect deeply with clients from these communities.

With over 20 years of experience across various mental health treatment programs, my clinical expertise encompasses psychological trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I am adept at assisting clients navigating life transitions, identity issues, acculturation, relationships, parenting, caregiver-related stress, and women’s issues such as infertility and postpartum depression.

In my therapeutic practice, I integrate traditional talk therapy with evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy for depression and anxiety. For trauma, I employ Trauma-Focused CBT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). When working with children, I incorporate art and play therapy to facilitate emotional expression, experience processing, and skill development to alleviate distress.

My approach to treatment is relational and strength-based. I firmly believe that a collaborative and trusting relationship is essential for meaningful therapy. I focus on helping clients recognize and enhance their internal resources, resilience, and sense of hope. My goal as a psychologist is to empower clients to become their own best therapists by fostering their confidence and capacity to manage stressors effectively.

Psychologist

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2020

CA

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Alliant International University (Ph.D.), University of Pennsylvania (M.S.Ed.)

Ph.D. (2019), MSEd (2001)

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