Clinical issues/specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma
- Betrayal Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- C-PTSD
- Depression
- Developmental Trauma
- Emotional Abuse
- First Gen Trauma
- First Responder Trauma
- Grief and Mourning
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Military/Combat Trauma
- Narcissistic Abuse
- OCD
- PTSD
- Racial Trauma
- Relational Trauma
- Self Esteem
- Shame
- Relationship Strain
- Sexual Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma
Populations served
- Adults (20+)
- Couples
Clinical modalities used with clients
Therapy services location
Remote telehealth sessions for clients all over California and Florida.
Clinical Style
Warm, evidence-based, collaborative, curious, compassionate.
License
Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY 30470
Florida Telehealth Provider (TPPY2832)
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | University of California, Los Angeles | 2005
Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology | Harvard University Graduate School of Education | 2007
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology | Pennsylvania State University | 2014
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology | Pennsylvania State University | 2017
Advanced Trainings
Cognitive Processing Therapy, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training, Psychwire 2023
EMDR Level 1 and Level 2, EMDR Training Group
Why I do this work
I have always been fascinated by what drives us, and have a passion to better understand myself and others. Professionally, I found myself drawn to psychology time and again, and particularly to trauma work. The reality is, most of us will experience one or more traumatic events in our lifetime. Fortunately, we learn more and more over time about how people can recover from trauma and move toward a place of growth and thriving. This has been the foundation of my training and clinical work. I completed my internship training and a fellowship in military and combat trauma through the VA Healthcare System. I’ve also worked extensively with students, young professionals, parents, older adults, and those processing childhood trauma, racial trauma, and grief. I’m grateful to be in a field where I can support others and that is constantly evolving.
The best part of my job
The best part of my job is getting to know you through our work together and witnessing you move toward the positive change you desire. Although I know it’s not easy to open up to a professional, I so value learning more about your experience, hopes, and goals, and exploring how I can best support you.
How I spend my free time
Reading, spending time with loved ones, going anywhere new, contemporary art museums, shopping.
Favorite quote
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” Margaret Thatcher
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa
Top personal growth resources
- What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha Linehan