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Areas of Expertise

  • Residency and fellowship trained in Oncology Psychology

  • Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)

  • Trainer Level certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Intensive training from the University of Pennsylvania in the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (EXrP) for OCD. 

 
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Other Specialities:

  • Health/Medical Concerns (e.g., Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Lyme’s Disease, Digestive Disorders, Heart Disease, Severe Food Allergies, Chronic Skin Conditions)

  • Grief/Bereavement and End of Life Issues

  • Pre and Post Surgical Support 

  • ADHD

  • Life Transitions

  • Quarter life/Emerging Adulthood Phase of Development

  • Procrastination, Perfectionism and High Achievement 

  • Caregiver Support

  • Parenting Support

  • Chronic Pain

  • Anxiety Disorders (e.g., GAD, OCD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Excoriation Disorder, and phobias)

  • Binge Eating Disorder and emotional eating

  • Depression

  • Stress Reduction, Mindfulness, and Relaxation Training

  • Sleep Concerns


Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA): University of Minnesota

  • Master of ArtsDegree (MA): Saint Mary’s University

  • Doctor of Psychology Degree (PsyD): University of St. Thomas​

    • Residency: Healtheast (APA accredited)

    • Fellowship: Healtheast Cancer Care and Natalis Counseling and Psychology Solutions


Experience:

Clinical training and professional experience in:

  • Hospital (acute psychiatric, general medical, cancer care, and organ transplant units)

  • Residential

  • Private Practice

  • Neuropsychology

  • Community Mental Health settings

My Approach

I view my role as a therapist in three equal parts: a “Coach”- continuously attempting to inspire individuals to utilize their innate strengths, a “Co–Investigator”- working collaboratively to test hypotheses, set goals, direct treatment, and monitor progress, and a “Teacher”- providing education on a myriad of mental health topics from brain processes to coping skills.

For me, an integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques provide a flexible framework from which to work with varying needs. It also represents attention to evidence-based practice and encapsulates the essential therapeutic components that I believe translate into meaningful change. I also have advanced training in Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which I utilize whenever appropriate.

My Approach
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