I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working in trauma recovery, public mental health, and private practice.
As a biracial Black and Chinese American psychologist, I bring both clinical training and lived experience to my work. My approach is culturally informed, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based care. I work thoughtfully with adults navigating anxiety, relationship distress, attachment wounds, and the long-term effects of emotional or relational trauma.
Identity, culture, and family history shape how people experience stress, responsibility, and relationships. In therapy, these factors are not treated as side notes, but as important context. My work reflects an understanding of family roles, cultural expectations, intergenerational patterns, and the often-unspoken pressures that come with navigating multiple worlds.
Many clients find it meaningful to work with a therapist who understands nuance and complexity without requiring extensive explanation. Others come because they want a therapist who can offer both emotional attunement and clear, structured therapeutic support.
Clients often tell me they value that I:
- understand cultural and family dynamics without over-pathologizing
- recognize the pressures placed on high-achieving, responsible adults
- approach sensitivity as a source of insight rather than weakness
- integrate depth-oriented work with practical, evidence-based tools
- offer a calm, steady presence during difficult or uncertain periods
I frequently work with adult children of immigrants, biracial and multicultural clients, and individuals who have spent much of their lives holding things together for others. If you’ve ever felt caught between expectations, carrying more than your share emotionally, or unsure where you fit, therapy can offer a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded way.
Education
BA: Barnard College, New York City, NY
PsyD: California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco, CA
Pre-Doctoral Internship: UCSF/SFGH Trauma Recovery Center, San Francisco, CA
Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Mount St. Mary’s College, Counseling & Psychological Services, Los Angeles, CA
Licensure
California Board of Psychology, PSY26505
DC Board of Psychology, PSY200001574
Articles
Ghiselli, N., & Davis, G. (2011). Stuttering: Fact or fiction? PsycCRITIQUES, 56(13), 2011.
7 Tips From Gina Davis ’07 to Barnard’s New and Returning Students
Professional Presentations
October 2012
“Exploring the Relationship Between African American Father Involvement and the Academic Success of their College-Age Children.” Organization of Counseling Center Directors in Higher Education (OCCDHE), Fall Conference, Shell Beach, CA
