After a two-year stint as a research coordinator learning all about the fallibility of memory, I studied psychology and emotion science at the University of South Florida, earning my M.A and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I completed an additional two years of supervised clinical and research training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with a focus on evidence-based therapy for anxiety disorders and complex trauma.
My early career was dedicated to assisting Service Members and Veterans with a wide range of diagnoses and a high degree of complexity. I quickly discovered an unexpected passion for managing teams of high-performing healthcare professionals, integrating my clinical and leadership skills. As organizational priorities evolved, I found myself further and further from the work I loved and decided to take a leap.
Outside of my clinical work, I love traveling, reading, SCUBA diving, yoga, and just generally being outside. During our sessions, you will most certainly have the pleasure of meeting my canine assistant, George.
About Me
By the time I graduated from high school, I had attended five different schools in multiple states. While frequent moves allowed me to develop an appreciation for the uniqueness of people, the near-constant state of rebuilding a social network turned me into a keen observer of people out of necessity. I earned my B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in Psychology and Anthropology, where I also led a team of behavior analysts and had the privilege of helping children with autism. This early clinical experience reinforced my belief in the power of behavioral techniques for changing the trajectory of lives.