My Background and Training

I developed an interest in psychology as an undergraduate at Penn State where I worked as a research assistant studying anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. I went on to complete my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. I then received intensive clinical training and supervision from experts in CBT and DBT through an internship at Yale University School of Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. 

After completing my education and training, I worked as the Assistant Director of the DBT Program at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center of Harvard Medical School. I then took a position as a Program Director at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, where I developed an inpatient unit for trauma survivors and launched an outpatient practice at the UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine. I have clinical experience in a range of settings, including community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs, college counseling centers, and outpatient clinics. I have also been involved in research, teaching, and providing clinical supervision to mental health professionals. Since 2019 I have been in independent practice full time.

All of my education and training has emphasized evidenced-based practices, which means that the approach I take in therapy is grounded in research.  I collaborate with my clients to choose treatment strategies based on what works. I am committed to continually expanding my knowledge and skills as the field of psychology evolves so that I can provide the best treatments to help my clients reach their goals. Please continue to browse the pages of my website to learn more about me and the services I provide, and reach out if you have any questions. If you think my services might be a good fit for you, please fill out my ‘New Client Inquiry’ form or get in touch by email or phone.