Hi, I’m Camille
I’m really happy you’re here.
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from San Jose State University and my master’s in University of Southern California (USC). I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and practice skill building with my clients. I have worked in substance abuse treatment centers, schools, and group practices. Through my experiences, I found my love in working with professionals of color.
When I am not seeing clients, you’ll find me outdoors, either on a hike or at the beach with my puppy. I am also always in the kitchen cooking up a new meal. I like to read a ton of books by BIPOC authors, watercoloring, and interior decorating with thrift finds and HomeGoods!
My Mission
I want to provide a space where people can come and show up as they are, unedited, raw, and vulnerable. I want people to know that they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
My Story
I identify as a biracial woman. I share that with you because it is the force that propelled me to where I am today. I spent most of my childhood living in the Philippines. As a Black child, it was very hard for me to be the only person in my entire community that identified as Black. The experiences I have been through really opened up my heart to people who may have similar experiences.
I also identify as a professional woman. I share that with you because the challenges I’ve been through shaped the way I work with people. I’m sure you know, it is not easy to climb that professional ladder. Black women have to work twice as hard as their counterparts. Most especially with today’s climate, we as black women have to carry our racial traumas and succeed at work all at the same time. We as black women, have to set our emotions and pain aside, to show up for others.
In my eyes, it is empowering. I want to stand behind black women who have to juggle their racial traumas and work through the pressures to do well. I remember feeling lonely; unsure of where I have the space to just be. Day by day, I want to help people see that they are not alone. I want to help people like me unlock their highest potential and be the best version of themselves.
I’ve been there.
Having lived in a different country and moving to the US, I felt out of control. I felt alone. I did my best to fit in by performing well at school, then at my job.. I started to place a lot of my value on my performance and perfecting my perfectionism. Though achievement and productivity are rewarding, it was not lasting. I just chased the next best thing. Through my own therapeutic journey, I stepped away from my to-do list and instead stepped into accepting all parts of myself. I want the same for you, because the alternative can feel really lonely.
