I opened up my private practice in 2014 as a way to explore my career options. I realized through that exploration that private practice provided me with the opportunity to create and practice in a way that matched with my professional identity and values, with diversity at the center of it. It’s always been my belief that clients should be able to work with culturally-oriented, competent, and humble therapists when addressing their mental health concerns. After 6 years of practice as a clinician, consultant, trainer, and supervisor with a very busy practice, I’ve realized that it’s time to grow. In 2020, I became Heart & Mind Cultural Counseling and Training (HMCCT) with hopes to expand the services I am able to provide. I am currently living in Madison, Wisconsin and maintain an Oregon and Wisconsin license to practice as a psychologist.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
I identify as a Hmong American woman (she/her) raised in the United States. I grew up in the midwest following my family's escape from the Secret War in Laos in the 1970's. As a woman of color from a poor refugee family, culture and identity have shaped my understanding of the world.

As such, I strive to provide culturally competent therapy and encourage dialogue about cultural identities that influence the therapeutic relationship. I became a psychologist because I am committed to creating a safe therapeutic space that honors us all. My training in providing culturally competent therapy welcomes all communities of color, women, & LGBTQ+.

STATES I AM LICENSED TO PROVIDE CARE
Oregon #2532
Wisconsin #4074-57
PSYPACT APIT #14558 (Authorization to Practice In-Person & Telepsychology Under Psypact Interjurisdictional Compact) - Dr. Sengkhammee is authorized to provide interjurisdictional services under the authority of PSYPACT. To learn more about whether or not I can provide care in your state please see the Psypact website.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Minor Hmong Americans in Higher Education (APA-Approved)
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2013
APA-Approved Internship: Illinois State University Student Counseling Services, 2012-13
Post-doctoral Psychology Residency: Reed College Health and Counseling Center, 2013-14

My doctoral training emphasized cultural competence and social justice in the domains of therapy practice, research, and academia. My clinical training and experience included conducting psychological assessments, consultation, and individual/couples/group therapy. I have a breadth of training in college counseling centers, community mental health, a state psychiatric hospital, and county mental health. These clinical experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the human experience and expertise in working with a diversity of clients.

Master of Science, Counseling
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Women’s Studies Certificate
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2001
Ronald E. McNair Scholar

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS AND AREAS OF SPECIALTY
My professional interests and expertise are in the area of multicultural psychology and issues of diversity (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, culture). I conducted research examining the psychosociocultural experiences of Hmong American undergraduates and my doctoral dissertation examined racial microaggressions (a subtle form of racism) in therapy. I’m interested in how we heal from racial trauma and the use of mental health self-care in the promotion of healing and living our best lives.

I have experience working with culturally diverse adults and adolescents in treating a range of issues that include interpersonal (relationship) issues, women's issues, trauma, depression, bi-polar, grief and loss, cultural identity, career-related issues, and anxiety. Specific to college students, I have experience supporting students as they work through academic stress/worry, relationship distress (peers and romantic), and navigating the college environment (particularly with first generation BIPOC students). 

I am interested in supporting therapists of color in private practice through training and supervision. I believe that private practice is an act of liberation from structures and hierarchies that may inhibit us from cultivating and nourishing our cultural selves.

I served as the Secretary (2019-2020) and Chair of the Diversity Committee (2018-2019) of the Oregon Psychological Association. I am a current member of the Wisconsin and Oregon Psychological Associations.