Life is SO hard now - most people need help coping. Glad you are ready to take the first step. Together let's use your strengths to support change. I listen. NO psychobabble, just plain English. EMDR trained to provide effective therapy for - PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, and insomnia. We'll likely use mindfulness to improve your emotion regulation and self-acceptance. My patients include people with anxiety, mood problems, ADHD, developmental disabilities, chronic medical conditions, trauma histories and autism spectrum disorders. Your concerns DESERVE attention; I will be your partner in healing - Rediscover HOPE with me.
I earned my PhD at UCLA in 1986 and respecialized in Clinical Psychology completing the program in 2009. I have experience and comfort working with several different types of people. My training included one year using EMDR with Washington DC middle school students and another year working in a neurology office doing psychological assessments for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. I spent time working at a resource center providing information for families with children who had disabilities, including physical disabilities, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and mental health problems. I also worked providing clinical supervision for counseling students supporting young adults with disabilities in the Mason LIFE program.
Psychology License Information
- License State: Virginia
- License No.: 810004420
Education
| Degree |
Major |
School |
Year |
| Respecialized |
Clinical Psychology |
Argosy University |
2009 |
| PhD |
Physiological Psychology |
UCLA |
1986 |
Professional Affiliations