About Dr.Teotico-Lee

How I Work

Clients often ask me, “So, how does therapy work?”

I often answer this question with a metaphor that goes something like this:

Imagine a cave and in that cave is something you really want, a treasure of some kind. But, between you and this treasure is this cave of unknowns. This cave of unknowns are filled with past experiences, items, and people. We don’t know which will be important in our journey but they need to be approached to find out. This process can be scary and nerve-wracking to do on your own. My job is to walk with you in the journey, hold the flashlight, point at things that might be important, and with your collaboration, explore that facet of your life with you. Together, we’ll process this aspect to help us along our journey to growth and healing aka the treasure.

I am a firm believer that although I have expertise in psychology, you are the expert of your own life. Everyone has a unique journey and have different outcomes they would like to see in their life. Therapy is the place to explore what is important to you, how you want to see your life shake out, and what steps to take to move you towards the life you want to live. We are partners in your journey. At times, I might challenge you to help move you along but ultimately, we decide together on the next steps to achieve your dreams.

My Training and Education

Education

  • William James College - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

  • William James College - Masters in Professional Psychology (M.A.)

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Bachelors of Science in Psychobiology (B.S.)

Awards

  • Asian American Psychological Association Leadership Fellow (2021-2023)

Clinical Experiences

  • Framework Associates Psychological Services, Los Angeles

  • APA Post- Doctoral Fellowship: UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services

  • APA Pre-Doctoral Internship: UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services

  • Harvard University Counseling and Mental Health Services

  • Boston Behavioral Medicine

  • New England Conservatory of Music Counseling Center

  • Newton South High School Southside Program

  • Dr. Leon O. Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment & Consultation

Testimonials from Past Clients

  • “Dr. Teotico-Lee is great. Very Empathetic. Straight Shooter. I’ve had therapists who feel like they’re just counting minutes and not pushing me to look inward. But, she’s not like that. She is wonderful and really cares about my problems.”

  • "Dr. Teotico-Lee is extremely welcoming and made me feel heard. I was stressed for my first therapy appointment but she made it as casual as it should be.”

  • “Dr. Teotico-Lee is very nice and has made it very easy to open up and be completely honest about everything. The coping skills that she managed to give me have helped immensely.”

  • “I enjoy my time with Dr. Teotico-Lee because she is understanding, validates me, and points out my flaws sometimes so I can use that to my advantage”

  • “Dr. Teotico-Lee is very understanding and accommodating of my personal needs and provided me with resources specific to my own needs”

  • “I really love working with Dr. Teotico-Lee because she just listens and I think that’s what I really need. She’s really welcoming and disarming and I feel like I can talk to her without being judged.”

  • “Dr. Teotico-Lee is kind, and I can tell that she really cares about the feelings I’m going through”

  • “I really enjoyed working with Dr. Teotico-Lee. She did a great job and really helped with facilitating connection quickly.”

  • “Dr. Teotico-Lee is really nice and truly helped me so much!

Professional Affiliations