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.