My Approach to Helping
I am a seasoned psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their way through life. I will help you draw on your strengths and identify any areas in need of change. I have a passion for strengthening relationships and building healthy emotions. You will find I am both encouraging and challenging.
My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of mastersdoctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.
My educational background includes a PhD in Counseling Psychology and MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. My approach involves knowledge and utilization of evidenced-based therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT). I welcome the opportunity to join with you as you navigate the challenges of life.
