Education & Experience

Ten years after first becoming a therapist, I returned to school for my doctorate degree in community psychology. I have published research on criminal record stigma and contributed policy-focused research to a campaign that resulted in new Maryland laws. Within the realm of therapy, I believe that research can guide therapists toward effective methods. I also understand that research has historically been dominated by the perspectives of people who are economically privileged, white, Christian, cisgender, heterosexual, and/or identified as men. This means I recognize that published research may highlight only a narrow subset of healing practices. I am open to learning about and using alternative healing approaches and to developing a therapeutic plan that fits with my client’s culture and beliefs.