I specialize in what I call the “coping cluster”- a group of behaviors rooted in attempts to manage emotional pain, trauma, or internal discomfort.

Rather than treating the behavior alone, we explore:

• What the behavior is doing for you
• What pain or need it’s protecting you from
• How to build healthier, sustainable ways to cope

This is active, depth-oriented therapy. We don’t just talk, we work.

My style is warm, honest, and direct. I show up as a real human because authenticity and connection are part of the treatment.

In our work together, you can expect:

• Support + challenge
• Real conversations, not generic talk therapy
• Insight and evidence-based strategies
• Humor, warmth, and authenticity
• A relational space where we show up honestly
• Respect for the effort it takes to keep going

Clients often say therapy with me feels different, more real, more effective, and more deeply connected.

I combine structured, evidence-based tools with relational and creative work tailored to you.

You may see me use:

• Inference-Based CBT (ICBT) for OCD
• CBT + DBT-informed strategies
• Attachment-focused work
• Relational and experiential interventions
• Behavioral strategies for teens and adults
• Creative elements like music, art, or film when helpful

Many of my clients have tried multiple therapies before. Together, we go deeper than symptom management, we identify the need underneath and learn new ways to meet it.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings. I also supervise therapists and trainees working with complex clinical needs.

Background & Training:

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Advanced training in OCD, ICBT, DBT, eating disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns
• Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP)
• Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
• Co-owner of Tandem Mental Health Associates, Inc.
• Supervisor of TMHA’s Psychological Testing Program
• Clinical supervisor & consultant

Outside the therapy room, I’m a mom, wife, former Division I gymnast, and animal lover. Our home is full — 8 humans, 3 dogs, a bunny, and 2 parrots — busy, joyful, chaotic, and full of life. I love cheering for my kids at sporting events, cooking with my toddler, and listening to audiobooks (especially thrillers, romances, and post-apocalyptic stories).

I’ve experienced big transitions, pressure, and the messy, beautiful reality of life and I bring that humanness into therapy. My goal is for you to feel like you’re talking to a real person who gets it and genuinely cares.