Kaila (she/her) identifies as second-generation Chinese American and grew up in California. She completed her masters in clinical psychology at Columbia University and masters in social work at the University of Southern California. She is a psychoanalyst-in-training at Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute.

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Before relocating to Atlanta, Kaila worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, drawing on experience gained from research labs and community health organizations serving individuals impacted by trauma, houselessness, domestic violence, substance use, and other major life stressors.

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Kaila identifies as a lifelong learner and brings that same openness and curiosity to her work. ​Her approach is grounded in sociocultural mindfulness, thoughtful inquiry, and a deep commitment to healing through connection. In private practice, she intentionally works with a small number of patients to provide focused, high-quality care. 

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In addition to private practice, Kaila is a co-founder of Asian Mental Health Collective and Asian Mental Health Professionals of Georgia.​​​

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Licensed to practice in Georgia and New Jersey.

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