Get to Know Me

Welcome! Therapy can be incredibly powerful and fulfilling; however, it can also be difficult to get started or find the right match between patient and therapist. By providing information about my experience and style, I hope to make it a little easier to take the leap and reach out.

I practice therapy from a psychodynamic framework. This means that I emphasize building insight into the roots of emotional suffering and the patterns that impede our ability to lead more satisfying lives. While my approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, I incorporate interventions from a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions with the aim of adapting to each patient's evolving needs.

I have years of experience working with a diverse adult population in a variety of settings including a psychiatric hospital, community mental health clinics, university counseling centers and a private mental health company. During my career, I have developed a specialization in disordered eating and body image concerns. However, I also practice as a generalist and have significant experience working with individuals contending with anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and trauma.

While therapy looks different with every patient, my style is non-directive and flexible. As such, I tend to follow the patient’s lead, asking questions and guiding discussions as various themes and issues arise. I often use my understanding of the therapeutic relationship to challenge negative self-talk and build insight into interpersonal patterns as they occur moment to moment during the session.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy hiking, practicing yoga, snuggling with my two cats and getting lost in a great series or book.

My Qualifications

Undergraduate Student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

At UNC, I obtained my Bachelor's of Arts in English Literature and minored in Philosophy and Classical studies. I graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Graduate Student at George Washington University

At GWU, I obtained my master's and doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on adult and individual psychotherapy and assessment. My training included rotations at the University of DC's counseling center and George Washington University Hospital's psychiatric unit. I graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Intern at University of Virginia

I attended an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at the UVA's counseling center. My supervised experience included providing individual and group therapy as well as psychological assessment and crisis services to a diverse student population.

Post-doc at the University of California Santa Cruz

I attended an APA-accredited post-doctoral fellowship at UCSC's counseling center. My supervised experience included providing individual and group therapy as well as psychological assessment and crisis services to a diverse student population.

Staff Psychologist at San Jose State University

I worked as a staff psychologist at SJSU's counseling center, providing individual, couple's and group therapy as well as crisis services to a diverse student population. I provided individual and group supervision to psychology interns and post-doctoral fellows. Additionally, I led an interdisciplinary disordered eating treatment team comprised of a psychiatrist, physician, case manager and fellow staff psychologists.

Psychologist at Two Chairs

I worked as a senior clinician at Two Chairs, a private mental health company, providing long-term individual therapy to a diverse adult population. I led a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic consultation group of fellow clinicians.

Education and Work Experience

Professional Affiliations

I am a member of the American Psychological Association.