About Me
Licensure & Professional Affiliations
Maryland License 06728
PSYPACT E-Passport Mobility 11022
National Register Health Service Psychologist (Member 149144)
Maryland Psychological Association (MPA)
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
Education & Training
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, American University
M.A., Psychology, American University
B.A., Psychology, Bard College
I’ve always been interested in hearing people’s stories, exploring different perspectives, and understanding the “why” of human behavior. As an undergraduate at Bard College in New York State, I studied the application of writing in mental health treatment. It was my first deep dive into the research literature about the effects of trauma, and how expressing our thoughts and feelings about difficult experiences can improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
From there, I went on to conduct research related to motivation and behavior change. I spent three years working in psychological research at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, followed by six years of graduate training at American University in Washington, DC. These experiences nurtured my deep interest in exploring the functions of different behaviors and coping strategies that we use in our daily lives, and in identifying the most effective strategies to meet our needs.
My clinical background includes a breadth of experiences. Before opening my practice, I trained in a variety of settings, including university/college counseling, family therapy, community psychotherapy, and Veterans Affairs psychological services. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship specializing in trauma-focused treatment and values-oriented treatment (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) under the supervision of Dr. Noëlle Opsahl.
A little about me, outside of therapy
I love spending time outside, whether on a hike with friends or walking through my neighborhood with my rescue pup, Rayla. I take pleasure in noticing the plants and flowers that come into bloom at different times of the year, and in practicing mindful appreciation for the sensory experiences we can find in nature. Seasonal produce often finds its way into my kitchen, where you'll see me trying out new recipes—I’m drawn to the art and science of cooking and baking. I like to wind down at the end of the day with music, a podcast, a favorite TV show, or playing video games with my spouse.