Dr. Lauren Yang (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente. She earned her PsyD and MA degrees in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University and BS degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. Her professional interests include bipolar and other mood disorders, life transition challenges, young adult concerns, AANHPI mental health, and cultural identity development. Dr. Lauren is Chair of the Education and Training Council and past Postdoctoral Leadership Fellow in the Asian American Psychological Association. She also serves as President of the Associate Board and previously as Vice Chair of the Young Adult Council for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. With her lived experience of bipolar II disorder for 11 years, she has contributed to articles, podcast episodes, and panels for DBSA, International Bipolar Foundation, BP Hope Magazine, and Live Well Bipolar. Dr. Lauren is a second generation Korean and Filipina American who enjoys karaoke, gardening, and finding new food places with her husband.

Website:https://drlaurenyang.com

Instagram: @dr.laurenyang

LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/drlaurenyang/

"Hello, I’m Christine R. Melendres, Founder & CEO of Sweet Mango Therapy Group, based in California. We are the first Filipina-owned group psychotherapy practice dedicated to serving the Filipina/x/o and AAPI community in the United States.

Born in Iba, Zambales, the Guinness Book of World Records recognizes it as the home of the world’s sweetest mangoes—where my roots lie. As a descendant of the Kapampangan and Sambal people, my ancestral ties extend to Bacolor, Pampanga, and Botolan, Zambales. Having immigrated to the United States at the age of 3 with my parents, I emerged as a trailblazer within my family—the eldest granddaughter on both sides, the first to graduate college in the United States, and the only licensed therapist.

Specializing in helping high-achieving BIPOC women, particularly those identifying as Filipina/x/o and Asian American, I address issues such as burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and imposter syndrome.

Website: https://sweetmangotherapy.com/

Email: hello@sweetmangotherapy.com

Contact: 925-665-3668"

I work alongside individuals dealing with anxiety or depression, racial identity issues, interpersonal relationship issues, life transitions, or those new to therapy. My passion is to support you through your journey towards a more balanced life and strive towards finding genuine fulfillment and lasting happiness.I believe in a whole-person care approach, where every aspect of your life is considered in therapy. This means we’ll explore how your mind and body are connected and work together to find balance and healing. This holistic perspective allows us to address not just the symptoms, but the root causes of your concerns, promoting comprehensive and lasting healing.

Gary Quan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 16 years of experience working to support a variety of couples, families, and groups across cultural and socioeconomic spectra in private practice, community mental health, Intensive Outpatient settings, acute psychiatric hospitals, and varied correctional settings. Gary also serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Master’s level for California Institute of Integral Studies, University of San Francisco, and Western Seminary. Gary hopes to publish a currently untitled handbook on Asian American Mental Health by 2025.

Gary advocates for more attention to mental wellness in the AAPI community in religious and secular settings. Gary and his wife have been married for nine years and dote on their 16 nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Gary personally hopes to make it to every NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL stadium for his Bucket List and is 67% of the way there

The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Dr. Vickie Chang is a UCLA-trained clinical psychologist and pursued postdoctoral training at Stanford University and UCSF in positive psychology, mindfulness meditation, and depression/eating disorder prevention. She offers individual, couple, and family therapy; facilitates groups and teaches workshops; and consults with movement organizations.