Education & Experience

My background in psychology is both broad and deeply rooted in a genuine passion for helping people heal and grow. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University, along with earlier degrees in psychology from George Mason University and James Madison University. Later, I completed advanced postgraduate training in Psychoanalysis at New York University, which deepened my understanding of the complex ways our past shapes our present. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples—each facing their own experiences of trauma, anxiety, and depression. My work has always been grounded in respect for diversity; I’ve worked with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, gender, sexual, and religious backgrounds, as well as across different life circumstances and social identities. My approach is integrative and tailored to each person. I draw from EMDR, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients process distressing experiences, find emotional balance, and strengthen their capacity for self-compassion and resilience. I hold myself to high ethical standards and stay committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring that my practice remains informed, current, and responsive to each person’s needs.