About

I am formally trained as a Clinical Health Psychologist with highly specialized training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional issues as well as adjustments to major health and life changes including new medical diagnoses or chronic medical diagnoses. I have been licensed since 2003 in Pennsylvania and in 2006 in Virginia. I work with adults on becoming their best self, living from their innermost values, and focusing on goals for whole health. I provide treatment for individuals and couples with a broad range of issues, such as, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, social competencies, anger, harassment/discrimination, and end of life issues.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Brief Therapy in my practice. My goal is I am to provide an authentic and respectful therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. I want to give them a safe place to voice their innermost thoughts and emotions and feel respected, regardless of issues they are experiencing.

SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Depression
Self-esteem
Relationship issues
Chronic medical concerns (cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, cancer, organ transplantation, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Nicotine/Smoking cessation, etc)