about me
Education and Background:
Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Psychologist, TN License # P0000002067
EMDR Level II
Board Certified Telehealth Professional Level I
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Certification
Certificate in Foundational Competencies in Older Adult Mental Health Rush University Medical Center
My training includes family systems, Gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapy, and I’ve continued to build on that foundation over time—integrating mindfulness, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In practice, I’m less focused on applying a particular model and more interested in understanding how things fit together for you—your thoughts, your emotions, your relationships, and the ways your experiences have shaped you. From there, we begin to make sense of things together and find ways of responding that feel more steady, more intentional, and more like you.
Professional Associations
2023 Historian, 2014 Co-Chair, 2000 Treasurer: Nashville Psychotherapy Institute (NPI)
Founding Member: Eating Disorder Coalition of Tennessee (now RenewED)
National Register of Health Service Psychologists (National Register)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
curriculum vitae
For a complete listing of my previous academic and work experience, please check my LinkedIn account.
What I’m reading
Why Putting Phones Down Isn’t Enough (this is also why AI isn’t therapy)
Raised in Southern California (where summer nights were punctuated by the sound of Disney fireworks), I moved to Tennessee for my pre-doctoral internship over two decades ago. In coming here, I discovered the difference between real BBQ and a cookout, the wonder of warm rain, the beauty of fall color, and the life-altering revelation of warm woolen socks.
Outside of the office, I enjoy traveling with my husband and photography (including the photos on this website). I also like to bake—partly for the creativity and generosity it allows, and partly for the inevitable, and often hilarious, mishaps.
At times, my sweet cat Maura used to make a quiet appearance during teletherapy sessions, often settling nearby or briefly on camera. She remained a steady presence until her little body gave out. I remain grateful for the depth of connection we shared—and for what loving her taught me about care, devotion, and the difficulty of letting go.
These days, a bright white cat named Fiona may occasionally show up—briefly and without concern for timing.
My pronouns are she/hers
… still learning!
I am committed
to maintaining a welcoming,
respectful,
and safe environment.
As a psychologist, I know healing begins with feeling safe, seen, and genuinely respected. I’m committed to holding space with humility and care - especially for those from marginalized communities and for people of all identities, backgrounds, and beliefs, including those with no faith tradition. I actively learn about people who are different from me and seek to listen more deeply and show up with greater sensitivity.