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"I take a holistic approach to therapeutic work, using the context of culture, personal development, and multiple dimensions of identity. My theoretical orientation might best be descibed as cognitive-behavioral underscored by relational and feminist principles. The feminist piece not only applies to my work with women, but speaks to a larger belief in the sharing of power and recognizing injustice. In therapy, my aim is to work collaboratively towards client-identified goals. I frequently incorporate techniques like mindfulness and skill-building into sessions in order to help clients with their relationships and learning more effective coping skills."
Special Interests
Eating disorders, Mindulness, Self-harming behavior, Feminist therapy, LGBT-affirmative therapy, Mood disorders, Adjustment issues, Parenting, Relationships, University/college counseling
Experience
• Therapist, Child & Family Psychological Services, 2011-Present
• Dialectical Behavior Therapist, Interact of Michigan, 2005-Present
• Therapist/Eating Disorders Therapist, Kalamazoo College, 2011-Present
• Psychologist, Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders, 2010-2011
• Predoctoral Intern, WMU's Counseling and Testing Center, 2009-2010
• Advanced Practicum Clinical Intern, Kalamazoo College, 2005-2006
• Doctoral Associate, WMU's Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, 2004-2007
• Clinician, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, 2000-2003
Education
• PhD, Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University, 2010
• MA, Counseling Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago, 2003
• Post-Baccalaureate, Psychology, DePaul University, 2001
• BFA, Drama, New York University, 1991
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