Welcome! I am a Baltimore-based psychologist dedicated to offering collaborative and integrative approaches to therapy for adults, adolescents and children. Following a career as a business consultant, I pursued my lifelong dream and earned my PsyD from Loyola University Maryland where I continue to teach their fourth year doctoral students in consultation. My forever love of learning continues as a Fellow at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy + Psychoanalysis. 

My practice specializes in individual, couples, and group therapy, with a passionate commitment to LGBTQ+ clients and those navigating complex minority identities. Having worked as a Supervisor and Psychologist in an inpatient hospital, I bring a respectful approach to your most vulnerable moments. Together, we will explore how attachment, identity, and social context impact your world, creating a safe space to heal and grow.

Off the clock, you can find me hiking in western Maryland, exploring local vintage and second-hand clothing stores, coffee shops, and with my family at parks, pools and rescue animals (who love making cameos on telehealth!). 

Education

Loyola University Maryland, Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Psy.D., May 2023

Loyola University Maryland, Master of Clinical Psychology, M.S., Jan. 2019

American University, Washington, D.C. Master of Science in Organization Development, MSOD, Aug. 2014

Duke University, Durham, NC. Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Health Policy, B.A., May 2007 

Clinical Experience

Sheppard Pratt, Towson Inpatient Child, Adolescent and Adult Clinical Supervisor and Psychologist Sept 2024 - 2026 

Sheppard Pratt, Towson Inpatient Hospital, Post Doctoral Fellowship in Trauma Sept 2023-2024

William & Mary College Counseling Center, Doctoral Internship, Sept 2022-Sept 2023

Chase Brexton Community Mental Health, Baltimore, MD Doctoral Externship Aug 2021 - May 2022

Notre Dame College Counseling Center, Baltimore, MD Doctoral Externship Aug. 2020 - May 2021

Loyola Clinical Centers Community Mental Health,  Baltimore, Doctoral Externship MD Aug.2018 - July 2020

Research 

Loyola University Maryland, Frank Golom, Ph.D. 2018- 2023 Doctoral Dissertation • Studied the relationship between adaptive responses of young adult LGB individuals to microaggressions and insecure attachment to identify potential protective factors.

University Maryland, College Park, Lea Doughterty Ph.D. 2017-2018 • Performed recruitment and data collection of a joint survey research study with Cal State to create a baseline of pre-school aged childhood emotions. 

Speaking Engagements and Publications

APA Division 39 Spring Meeting in NYC Presenter on Psychoanalysis & Carceral State 

Consultation Experience 

2008-2018 Federal, State, Local, Non-profit and Commercial Business Consultant