About
About
I am an engaged, inclusive and collaborative clinical psychologist experienced with therapy to address a range of issues including life transitions, depression, grief, and anxiety/stress. I also have specialized training in therapy specific to bipolar disorder and psychosis.
I am an engaged, inclusive and collaborative clinical psychologist experienced with therapy to address a range of issues including life transitions, depression, grief, and anxiety/stress. I also have specialized training in therapy specific to bipolar disorder and psychosis.
Over the past 8 years, I have provided therapy and assessment services in community clinics, VA hospitals, and academic medical centers. My practice is rooted in structured, time-limited therapy (also called evidence-based practice, or EBPs) that is tailored to fit your unique needs and circumstances. I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), and Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R). My approach is informed by integrating aspects of social context and individual identity that are important to each client.
Over the past 8 years, I have provided therapy and assessment services in community clinics, VA hospitals, and academic medical centers. My practice is rooted in structured, time-limited therapy (also called evidence-based practice, or EBPs) that is tailored to fit your unique needs and circumstances. I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), and Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R). My approach is informed by integrating aspects of social context and individual identity that are important to each client.
Training & Education
Training & Education
I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota. I completed my clinical residency and fellowship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where I was trained in CBT for Psychosis, IPT, IPSRT and CT-R by nationally certified trainers. I am licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. I am also certified by PSYPACT to provide care to clients living in many states other than Pennsylvania. For those interested in medication options, I cannot prescribe medication but I can coordinate with your medication provider (with your permission).
I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota. I completed my clinical residency and fellowship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where I was trained in CBT for Psychosis, IPT, IPSRT and CT-R by nationally certified trainers. I am licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. I am also certified by PSYPACT to provide care to clients living in many states other than Pennsylvania. For those interested in medication options, I cannot prescribe medication but I can coordinate with your medication provider (with your permission).
In addition to clinical work, I have been involved in clinical research for the past 15 years. I've worked at the National Institute for Mental Health, University of Hong Kong, Harvard Medical School, University of Minnesota, and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. My research has been published in various scientific journals. It focuses on improving our understanding of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. In particular, I have studied ways to measure mental health symptoms and recovery, problems that often occur with serious mental illness (like changes in motivation, seeing/hearing, and sleep), and changes in the brain that contribute to psychosis and mood disorders.
In addition to clinical work, I have been involved in clinical research for the past 15 years. I've worked at the National Institute for Mental Health, University of Hong Kong, Harvard Medical School, University of Minnesota, and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. My research has been published in various scientific journals. It focuses on improving our understanding of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. In particular, I have studied ways to measure mental health symptoms and recovery, problems that often occur with serious mental illness (like changes in motivation, seeing/hearing, and sleep), and changes in the brain that contribute to psychosis and mood disorders.