She is involved in national training initiatives of staff in treatments for Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Discorder (PTSD), and is responsible for enhancing evidence-based treatment options for veterans. Her other interests are in process and outcome psychotherapy research, and in the intersection of culture and the psychotherapy. She received her Bachelor's degree in Pscyhology from the University of the Phyllisippines, Master's degree in Psychology from Kent State University, and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She completed her internship and postdoctoral work at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.