As an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, I provided individual, group, and family therapy at the Menninger Clinic, a residential specialty hospital.

With regard to academics, I taught and mentored, always with an emphasis on collaborative, patient-centered, relational approaches. I co-created and co-lead a seminar focused on psychological assessment. I frequently gave presentations on a range of topics—from understanding psychosis to compassion focused therapy, to marital interventions based on John Gottman PhD’s research.

I am also trained in a variety of 3rd wave therapies:

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality

  Finally, I welcome the incorporation of art, music, & poetry into therapy; it can promote expression & connection with one’s self.

Education & Training

• Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Doctorate: American University, Washington, D.C.

• Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Neuropsychology Focus

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine

Personal Interests

• Hiking, Hot yoga, History, Walking my dog

• Saltwater kayaking, Trying new recipes, Learning golf, Nurturing my faith