I began my professional training in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Ph.D. in both Clinical and Developmental psychology.
I completed my clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology at West Virginia University.
I work with clients of all ages with many different challenges, including problems with mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-partum issues, and trauma.
My approach to therapy is guided by scientific research while maintaining the flexibility and sensitivity needed for therapy to be effective for each unique individual. More often than not, this means using some version of a therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As the name implies, CBT utilizes a combination of "cognitive" (how we THINK about things) and "behavioral" (what we DO) strategies to influence how we feel and, in turn, how we think and behave in future situations.
Above all else, clients can expect to be treated with respect. The best predictor of success in therapy is having a good relationship with the therapist. I strive for that by working collaboratively with clients as a partner in helping them to reach their goals.
