My journey as a psychologist is built on a strong foundation of clinical science and a passion for translating research into effective, compassionate care. Over time, I became drawn to the human side of this work: bringing science into the therapy room to help clients create meaningful change in their everyday lives.

I earned my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and also hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. Throughout my 8 years of training, I developed clinical expertise across highly specialized inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes intensive training at the world-renowned McLean Hospital’s OCD Institute, where I trained in state-of-the-art treatments for OCD and complex anxiety disorders.

I completed my doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, further deepening my training in supporting individuals navigating the effects of trauma and mood disorders. At the UNC Center for Women’s Mood Disorders, I gained specialized training supporting women through reproductive transitions—including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. As a researcher, I have published multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters in behavioral medicine.