Psychological Health and Wellness, Inc.

Psychological Health and Wellness, Inc. Chinese-American psychologist specializing in health/medical anxiety, managing chronic health condit

In case this is helpful for those who may be feeling similarly / have difficulty finding the words, this is for you. ✊  ...
09/15/2025

In case this is helpful for those who may be feeling similarly / have difficulty finding the words, this is for you. ✊

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What a beautiful post by ! I agree. Often, we have distorted self-images and perceptions. Yet, to others in the world, w...
07/30/2023

What a beautiful post by ! I agree. Often, we have distorted self-images and perceptions. Yet, to others in the world, we have such beauty. Don’t forget that during dark days. ❤️

There’s may be a rainbow 🌈 after a storm ⛈️ . Things can get better, so don’t allow defeats and setbacks to hold you bac...
02/20/2023

There’s may be a rainbow 🌈 after a storm ⛈️ . Things can get better, so don’t allow defeats and setbacks to hold you back. 👍


I woke up this morning to more tragic news…this time in my home community of the San Gabriel Valley. Yesterday and today...
01/22/2023

I woke up this morning to more tragic news…this time in my home community of the San Gabriel Valley. Yesterday and today were supposed to be happy, celebratory days because it is Lunar New Year. Instead, more tragedy.

When will we say that enough is enough? How many more have to die before we pass stricter laws? I’m not advocating to take guns away, but can we at least restrict access to and/or ban semiautomatic weapons?

My heart breaks for and with my community. 💔 Even if this event was likely not racially motivated, I can’t help but reflect on how many Asians and Asian Americans live in fear in recent years. The fact that one of my first concerns is whether this is a hate crime or if (once again) Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted because of hate IS a problem. We need to do better. 😓

Open your mind and perspective to beauty we are surrounded by everyday. Hope this can be a reminder and challenge to pau...
01/19/2023

Open your mind and perspective to beauty we are surrounded by everyday. Hope this can be a reminder and challenge to pause and look for the beauty around you. ✨❤️


Description of picture: The text “Sometimes, the devil doesn’t need an advocate” is centered above the picture of a red ...
07/17/2022

Description of picture: The text “Sometimes, the devil doesn’t need an advocate” is centered above the picture of a red circle with a diagonal red line over a devil’s pitchfork.

You may be wondering, what is wrong with giving someone the benefit of the doubt or offering a different perspective by playing devil’s advocate? Sometimes, it comes across more subtly as “we don’t know the context” or “we don’t have enough information.” In theory, there is nothing with these perspectives if they applied equally to everyone. However, too often, I have seen these rationalizations used to minimize, question, or deny the experiences of marginalized individuals. How often are marginalized individuals given the benefit of the doubt or have someone advocate for them? Therefore, is it really fair when only those with relative privilege benefit?

In my experience, this rationalization is often weaponized to uphold privilege in various areas (including but not limited to gender, race/ethnicity, disability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and religion). My question is, since when does the devil need an advocate? Who benefits and who gets hurt in the process? The next time you are tempted to give someone the benefit of the doubt or play devil’s advocate, I encourage you to reflect on who benefits and who gets hurt. Rather than lending your voice to advocate and support those with relative privilege, consider instead taking the side of marginalized individuals. Their voices are often the ones that are minimized and/or silenced.

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Pasadena, CA
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Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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