About Me 

I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years experience providing psychological services in a number of settings including Private Practice, University Counseling Centers, Community Mental Health, and Employee-Assistance Programs. I received my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology and completed my Predoctoral Internship at the University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center.  After graduating with my doctorate, I served as the Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Houston Counseling and Psychology Services. 

My graduate training emphasized multicultural awareness and this focus has continued through my work to date. I have experience working with diverse populations, including sexual minorities, racial/ethnic minorities, religious minorities, persons with disabilities, etc. Not only am I experienced and comfortable working with diverse populations, but I am very passionate about and greatly enjoy this work. I am an LGBTQ-affirmative and sex positive therapist. 

In addition to my clinical work I have worked as an adjunct professor for the Graduate Programs in Psychology at Chatham University and served as a board member of the Greater Pittsburgh Psychological Association.

My Approach to Therapy

I am an integrative therapist, which means I integrate multiple theories and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Interpersonal, Feminist/Empowerment, Multicultural, and Solution-Focused (SFBT), to understand and treat my client's issues. This approach allows me to treat a wide range of people, with different backgrounds, needs, and presenting concerns.

I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship (connection between therapist and client) is a key component to successful therapy outcomes. I believe in an egalitarian and collaborative relationship which emphasizes mutual respect, empathy, honesty, and positive regard. This trusting and safe relationship forms the basis to explore thoughts, feelings, and meanings. I encourage anyone looking to begin therapy to meet with a therapist a few times to determine if there is good rapport.  If after a few sessions a client feels they would like to meet with someone else, I am happy to make a referral to a colleague who may be a better fit.