Qualifications & Experience

I am a licensed therapist with more than two decades of experience in the field of psychology and mental health.

My professional path began in neuroimaging research in 2003, where I developed a strong foundation in understanding the brain, human behavior, and the scientific process. This experience continues to shape my approach to therapy, grounding my work in both research and evidence-based practice. In 2012, I transitioned fully into clinical work, drawn to the depth, complexity, and meaning of helping people create lasting change in their lives.

Throughout my career, I have worked across multiple levels of mental health care, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), outpatient hospital settings, and private practice. This breadth of experience has allowed me to support individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from acute distress to longstanding patterns that may have been present for years.

Types of Therapy Offered

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I offer Internal Family Systems (IFS) as an alternative therapy. My approach integrates structure and skill-building with deeper insight-oriented work, tailored to each client’s needs.

Education, Training & Credentials

My clinical work is grounded in advanced education, specialized training, and more than two decades of experience in psychology and mental health.

Education

• Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy, University of San Diego

• Master of Arts in Psychology, San Diego State University

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Miami University

Licensure & Professional Identification

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Illinois License #166.001249

• National Provider Identifier (NPI): #1417336777

Advanced Clinical Training

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including training through the UC San Diego Eating Disorders Program and the Center for Evidence-Based Treatment (CEBT) in Ohio

• Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), The Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO)

• Certified in Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 Training, IFS Institute