We congratulate Dr. Vivian Lee Pichardo on her recent licensure as clinical psychologist.
Please follow the link below for information regarding her practice.
Vivian Lee Pichardo, Psy.D. (PSY 33860) is a Chinese American clinician who provides depth therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. She brings with her more than 10 years of counseling experience in the mental health field, and boundless curiosity in the human condition.
Clinical Approach
Dr. Lee Pichardo’s work is primarily based on psychoanalytic theories with a focus on relational dynamics and multicultural perspectives. Simply put, she believes that lasting changes occur through profound self-understanding and awareness that can be achieved by talking and thinking together to gain insights and meanings. In her therapeutic work, her priority is to provide a safe environment where a strong, trusting relationship can be built. Dr. Lee Pichardo is skilled at helping her patients process the thoughts and feelings that emerge in order to develop a deeper understanding of their past traumas, inner conflicts, and destructive patterns. These newfound insights will then guide them to make changes in their current relationships and life situations. In addition, her practice is grounded by her bicultural experience of being raised in a traditional Chinese family in a different country, and as an immigrant to the U.S. at a young age. She is sensitive to struggles with immigration and acculturation, as well as cultural and generational differences and trauma. Dr. Lee Pichardo has a warm and supportive presence. Her style is down to earth, direct, and thoughtful.
Specializations and Interests:
Asian American identity
Early attachment trauma
Mixed- heritage couples
Immigration trauma
Acculturation stress
School-age children and adolescents development
Parenting/ Co-parenting consultation
Microaggressions in the workplace
Psychoanalytic/ Psychodynamic theory
Social justice and feminist perspectives
Languages:
Cantonese and Mandarin
Feel free to contact Dr. Lee Pichardo at 415-936-6789 or email her at vivianleepichardo@gmail.com for any questions or to set up an appointment with her.