I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary evidence-based therapies to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I work with compassion and understanding to help individuals to build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellowship (2002) - Stanford University
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford, CA - Clinical Internship (2001) - VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2002) - University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
- M.A. in Psychology (1997) - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
- B.A. in Psychology and Spanish (1995) - Furman University, Greenville, SC
License and Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist, 2003 - present (CA License PSY19242)
- Certified DBT Therapist, 2004 - for more information on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, visit Behavioral Tech .
- Authentic Happiness Coaching Program, 2004 - Participated in a coaching training program taught by Dr. Martin Seligman. For more information, visit www.authentichappinesscoaching... .
Additional Experience
- In addition to my independent practice, I served on faculty as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry from 2003-2015 , where I worked in the Bipolar Disorders Clinic. In addition to my clinical work, I taught and supervised doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in clinical work and research during that time.
- As a clinical psychologist, I complete ongoing continuing education, workshops, and consultation to stay up to date on current treatments.
- As a scientist-practitioner, I contribute to the field via professional publications and presentations. I have presented at national conferences and authored and co-authored chapters and articles in my work with breast cancer patients and with individuals with bipolar disorder. A complete list of publications and presentations can be found here .
Professional Affiliations