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.

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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 at Columbia University, Stanford University, and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has also worked with community health organizations serving individuals impacted by 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 with patients. Her clinical interests include the developmental and psychological impacts of attachment and trauma, intersectionality and identity, systemic barriers to behavioral healthcare, and Asian American mental health.

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In private practice, she intentionally works with a small number of patients to provide focused, high-quality care. Her approach is grounded in sociocultural mindfulness, thoughtful inquiry, and a deep commitment to healing through connection.

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Outside of private practice, Kaila is a co-founder of Asian Mental Health Collective and Asian Mental Health Professionals of Georgia.​​​ She is also an advanced candidate in psychoanalysis at Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute.

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Learn more about working with Kaila here.​​​​​​​