I am a clinical psychologist, located in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. I also provide teletherapy using the HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform doxy.me. I am licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and New York, and am authorized by PSYPACT to provide telepsychology to clients in participating states.
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw most heavily from insight-oriented, psychodynamic, attachment, internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral, 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:
relationship problems
family of origin issues
self-image & self-esteem
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, Registrant ID: 52843
PSYPACT Authorization: Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), Mobility #7357; Granted by the PSYPACT Commission on 5/7/2021