about me

Education and Background: 

Psy.D., 1995 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 graduate training was in family systems therapy, Gestalt psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy with strong psychodynamic influences.  In the intervening years I've continued to add to my skill set including enhancing mindfulness, utilizing EMDR (a technique used for trauma or anxiety), and integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a modifying/organizing framework.

 

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.

 

Raised in southern California (where my childhood summer nights were punctuated by the sound of Disney fireworks), I moved to Tennessee for my pre-doctoral internship in 1994.  In coming here I discovered the difference between real bbq and a cookout, the wonder of warm rain, the truth & beauty of fall color, and the life-altering revelation of warm woolen socks. During my time away from the office, I enjoy travel and photography (e.g. photos on this website). I also like to bake as an opportunity for relaxation, creativity, generosity, and laughter. In teletherapy I am often assisted by my sweet cat, Maura. My pronouns are she, her, hers.

 

… still learning


I am committed to maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment.

I am always learning how to be more sensitive & humble in providing a protected place of healing for people from marginalized communities and all (or no) faith backgrounds.