Trauma Recovery~ Stress Management~ Depression Treatment

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. I also provide teletherapy using the HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform doxy.me.

My approach is integrative and relational. I draw most heavily from insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment, internal family systems, and mindfulness-based theories.

I see therapy as a catalyst for helping you access your internal and external resources to better navigate challenges in your life. I believe that healing the relationship with oneself is a precursor to establishing more healthy and satisfying relationships with others. 

I specialize in trauma recovery for adult survivors of single-incident and repeated trauma and/or abuse. 

I also provide individual therapy for a wide range of issues, including: 

• depression

• anxiety & stress

• relationship problems

• family of origin issues

• self-image & self-esteem

• perinatal & postpartum reactions

• reproductive trauma

• adjustment to life transitions

• college & graduate student issues

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from American University

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology from American University

• B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Colgate University

Past Experience:

• Clinical Psychologist: Full Circle Neuropsychiatric Wellness Center, 2008 - 2014.

• Clinical Psychologist: Courtois & Associates, PC, 2008 - 2013.

• Contracted Psychologist: American University Counseling Center, 2010.

• Clinical Psychology Intern: Lancaster General Hospital, Department of Behavioral Medicine & Neuropsychology, 2007-2008.

• Project Manager: Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, 2006-2007.

• Clinical Psychology Advanced Extern: The Catholic University of America Counseling Center, 2006-2007.

• Clinical Psychology Extern: The Catholic University of America Counseling Center, 2005-2006.

• Research Assistant: Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, 2002 - 2006.

• Psychiatric Technician: The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program at Psychiatric Institute of Washington, 2000-2002.

Professional Memberships:

• American Psychological Association

• American Psychological Association, Division of Trauma Psychology (Div. 56)

• Credentialed by the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology

• PSYPACT Authorization: Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), Mobility #7357; Granted by the PSYPACT Commission on 5/7/2021