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Dr. Ooi is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in health psychology and culturally responsive care. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Wright State University (APA-accredited) and has worked across diverse healthcare settings in New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Her clinical expertise includes psycho-oncology, behavioural cardiology, neurogastroenterology, and trauma recovery. She provides tailored, evidence-based psychotherapy to support individuals navigating the emotional impact of chronic and acute medical conditions, empowering them to build resilience and move toward meaningful change.Fluent in English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, and Malay, and with lived experience of cross-cultural transitions, Dr. Ooi integrates cultural understanding into her practice. She also offers psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification, ADHD evaluations, and pre-surgical readiness, alongside delivering targeted behavioural interventions for lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation and chronic condition management.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy for a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD
- Psychological support for coping/managing chronic or acute medical conditions (e.g., cancer, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and burn injuries)
- Health-related behaviour change (e.g., smoking cessation, lifestyle support, sleep)
- Trauma-informed care and recovery
- Cultural identity, and adjustment to migration or cross-cultural transitions
- Stress, burnout, and emotional wellbeing in high-demand contexts
- Major life transitions and adjustment challenges
- Enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and resilience
- Psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification, ADHD, and pre-surgical readiness
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused
- Mindfulness based therapies
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Culturally adapted, strengths-focused care
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology (Wright State University, USA)
- Master of Clinical Psychology (Psy.M.) (Wright State University, USA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Murdoch University, Australia)
- Registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Licensed psychologist with the Ohio Board of Psychology (USA)
- Member of the American Psychological Association (USA)
- Member of Ohio Psychological Association (USA)
