Joyleen Huang is a pre-licensed professional with an MA and EdM who views mental health as an essential component of overall well-being. She recognizes that difficulties and challenges are inherent in life and is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating these obstacles. By believing in the inherent potential of individuals to discover their answers, Joyleen works to facilitate clients' access to their inner wisdom. Her goal is to help clients achieve a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and recurring personal patterns, ultimately leading them towards more meaningful lives. Joyleen's theoretical orientation is rooted in Compassion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Theories, Humanistic Theories, and Existential Theories. Additionally, she is an advocate for culturally sensitive counseling, approaching each client through the lens of their unique worldview and providing tailored interventions for the diverse groups in society today. Clients often describe Joyleen's therapeutic style as compassionate, genuine, trusting, and caring. Throughout their journey together, clients have reported meaningful experiences of change, growth, and improved life satisfaction. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Joyleen offers her counseling services to a wider audience, ensuring accessibility in her practice.

Diane Ngoc Nguyen, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT), specializes in guiding adults and elders through the challenging landscapes of trauma, PTSD, and emotional disturbances. With an understanding that unmet needs for care, attention, and respect often stem from our childhoods, Diane creates an experiential, somatic, and trauma-informed therapeutic environment. Through her extensive multi-cultural experience, she provides compassionate support to individuals and couples facing emotional trauma and relationship distress. She employs a variety of therapy modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), and EMDR, to help clients rid themselves of distorted negative beliefs and enhance the quality of their relationships. Diane believes in the power of connecting the mind and body with wisdom and tenderness, empowering her clients to achieve healing and sovereignty. Her approach is deeply collaborative and co-creation-based, ensuring an impactful and enlightening healing process. For those looking to invest in their well-being, Diane offers a creative space to explore solutions beyond conventional practices.

David Gumpert, PsyD, is a dedicated psychologist with extensive experience working with adults and elders facing various life challenges, including anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. He has served a diverse range of clients, particularly within marginalized and underserved communities, offering support for concerns such as imposter syndrome, self-judgment, boundaries, and communication skills. David emphasizes the importance of cultivating curiosity and self-acceptance, allowing individuals to align their decisions with their core values, ultimately freeing themselves from negative thoughts and enhancing their engagement in meaningful aspects of their lives.<br /> <br /> His Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach is centered on identifying and prioritizing core values, which serve as guiding principles in navigating the discomforts inherent in pursuing a purpose-driven life. Additionally, David's practice is informed by a multicultural and social justice perspective, reflecting his commitment to creating equitable mental health care.<br /> <br /> As a member of the Octave behavioral health practice, David contributes to a new standard of mental health care that is both high-quality and accessible for those seeking support. His holistic and empathetic approach provides clients with the tools they need to flourish emotionally and mentally.