Aranda is a clinical psychologist with a specialized focus on children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. With a decade of experience in both research and clinical practice, Dr. Wingsiong has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of developmental psychology and providing evidence-based interventions that foster emotional and psychological well-being.

Aranda earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor, where her dissertation examined problematic video gaming behaviour, particularly as it related to gamers' social interactions, attachment style, and coping behaviours in adulthood. She has also contributed (e.g., publication, presentation) to the following research areas: anxiety and depression symptoms in post-secondary students and their coping strategies; supporting the mental health of individuals with developmental disabilities and their siblings; mental health program evaluation for youths with learning disabilities, and predictors of quality of life for immigrant youths.

In her clinical practice, Aranda has provided comprehensive psychological/psychoeducational assessments to inform concerns regarding cognitive, learning, and/or emotional functioning. Recognized for her compassionate and evidence-informed approach, Aranda has also served as a consultant to schools, youth recreational groups, community mental health organizations, and business groups, providing training workshops for educators and caregivers on recognizing and responding to child/youth mental health challenges. Aranda has supervised and consulted with therapists and graduate psychology students, guiding them through complex clinical cases. Her approach emphasizes the importance of integrating theory with practice, ensuring that each health practitioner develops their own therapeutic style while maintaining ethical standards.

In her therapy work, she promotes collaboration with children, youth, and young adults, and their caregivers to address difficulties at home and at school while taking into consideration relevant biopsychosocial and developmental factors cotributing to their experiences. She employs an integrative approach which combines various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, EFT, DBT techniques. She believes in the importance of tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique needs, ensuring that both children and caregivers have the opportunity to be actively involved in the therapeutic process.

During her downtime, Aranda enjoys going on walks and hikes, practicing yoga, visiting cafes and local eats with friends, reading and listening to audiobooks, watching stand-up comedian and epic fantasy shows, and planning family activities with her husband and their son.