About Me
Clients have described me as “active,” “understanding,” “empathic,” “insightful,” and “easy to talk to.” In sessions you will likely see me gesture a lot, cuss freely, and make some weird facial expressions when I’m sitting with an idea. I am down-to-earth and also mindful of boundaries. I will get misty-eyed if you lose your pet, or when I’m feeling really, really proud of how much progress you’ve made. But you will rarely see me sugarcoat things; I always aim to be straightforward in my life and work. My goal is to serve as a nonjudgmental voice of reason and to ally myself with populations whose voices have historically been silenced. Above all, I value honesty, connection, and respect for autonomy. I hope that bringing my authentic self to session will serve as an invitation for you to share your authentic self with me.
Credentials and Training
Licensed Psychologist in Maryland
MD License #06049
PSYPACT
I have Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through PSYPACT, which allows me to provide Telehealth psychotherapy services to clients residing in other PsyPact states.
Education
I earned my Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) from The George Washington University and my Master’s of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. I am completed post-graduate training in the Psychoanalytic Studies Program at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis.
Experience
My experience includes individual therapy and psychological assessment with adults in outpatient community mental health, clinic, college counseling, and group practice settings.
Emphasis
My doctoral research focused on exploring therapeutic dynamics and attachment in working with patients with complex trauma. My clinical focus is attachment trauma, loss, and anxiety.
Memberships
I am credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and a member of the Maryland Psychological Association and Trauma Therapist Network.