I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Ohio State University. I completed my residency and postdoctoral training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with their Center for Women’s Behavioral & Mental Health team.

My Approach

I specialize in providing evidence-based, client-centered therapy to individuals navigating women’s reproductive health challenges, parenting stress, and trauma recovery. My style is warm, collaborative, and directive. My mission is to empower clients to navigate challenging life transitions with greater self-awareness, stability, and confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Perinatal mental health

Pregnancy and postpartum (i.e., the perinatal period) can be a joyous time, but it can also be stressful and challenging. I have expertise in supporting birthing parents through perinatal depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Caregiver stress

Addressing our own mental health needs allows us to show up as our best selves for others, but it can often end up at the bottom of the priority list when we’re in a caregiving role. Whether you are a parent or grandparent of young children, a family member supporting a loved one with health issues, or a healthcare professional feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, I can help you develop strategies to take better care of yourself while you care for others.

Trauma recovery

I use evidence-based approaches to support clients in recovering from traumatic experiences and PTSD. I am especially passionate about helping pregnant and parenting individuals heal from past trauma (including childbirth trauma, experiences of violence, and unhealed wounds from childhood) so that clients can show up more fully in their lives. My trauma therapy offerings include Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

Infertility and pregnancy loss

The experience of navigating fertility challenges, miscarriage, or infant loss can feel incredibly lonely. You don’t have to do it alone. I have expertise in helping clients navigate the complex emotions that come with infertility and loss. 

Fees

• $250 per 45-minute therapy session

• $250 per hour for assessment services

I am not in-network with any health insurance provider, but I do provide families with what are called "Superbills," which are the record of services and procedural codes your insurance would require for potential reimbursement. 

Fill out the form below or call me at (206) 236-1294, Ext. 22 if you would like to learn more about working with me.