We are a team of dedicated psychologists with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of interests and experiences. We support students in their professional identity development as psychologists-in-training while honoring them as whole persons.
Grace A. Chen, Ph.D.
Creator of Psych Grad Corner, Advisor, Podcast Lead
Dr. Chen (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (CA, WA), coach, and consultant in independent practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys working with People of Color, with a focus on Asians/Asian Americans, as well as with immigrants, women, and LGBTQ folks.
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin
- Internship – University of Maryland, College Park, Counseling Center (APA Accredited)
- Postdoc fellowship – UC Berkeley’s Counseling and Psychological Services
- 20+ years of combined psychotherapy, advising, teaching, coaching, and mentoring experience in higher education and private practice settings.
She has advised and coached Ph.D. and Psy.D. students from APA-accredited counseling and clinical psychology programs through the APPIC internship application process for 15 years. She also enjoys hiking, watching kdramas, and spending time with her family.
Learn more about Dr. Chen on her website.
Hilary Anand, Ph.D.
Advisor, Podcast Lead
Dr. Anand (she/her) is a licensed psychologist in California. She enjoys working with students in a variety of capacities, particularly with first-gen students and LGBTQ folks. She helped develop the Get Me Outta Here, Please! podcast that focuses on helping graduate students survive and thrive.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University
- Internship – Texas State University Counseling Center (APA Accredited)
- Postdoc fellowship- University of San Francisco CAPS and The Wright Institute Assessment program
Dr. Anand (she/her) has provided student support at The Wright Institute, taught in the masters counseling program at San Francisco State University, and has an assessment private practice. In her spare time, you can find her reading, writing, and enjoying the outdoors.
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