Anxiety and stress interfere with good relationships, zap energy and take away from the joy of life. My focus is upon the mind-body connection, helping people tackle their anxiety and make desired change in their relationships and daily lives.

As a therapist, my approach is strongly rooted in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic orientations, drawing also from mindfulness and Buddhist practices. I tend to be direct, open to feedback and willing to enjoy a laugh alongside clients. Clients tell me that I can be tough in a session, but that the work is life-changing and fulfilling. Those who work with me are expected to take an active role in their own progress, bring self-observations into sessions and seek opportunities to implement strategies we discuss.

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Penn State University (2006), completed internship at Albany Medical Consortium and became licensed in 2008. More recent training was for the provision of insomnia treatment (CBT-I), with Board-certified sleep psychologist, Dr. Julio Mendoza, of Hershey Sleep Research and Treatment Center. I am also part of the multidisciplinary wellness team for the Penn State Musical Theatre Department. I have recently been heading the development of an online, self-help sleep program.

Outside of the therapy room, you’ll find me collaborating with others, including mentoring our interns and consulting with other providers and small business owners, or just taking time to breathe.