About Me:
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania (License # PS017415) and hold a Clinical Associate Faculty appointment in The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. I provide psychotherapy and testing services to adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, artistic expression, questions of identity and existential/spiritual concerns. In addition, I work with couples to help clarify relationship goals and improve communication.
My initial interest in psychotherapy was sparked by studies in history, music, visual art, and the major world religions. These seemingly disparate interests helped me understand individual narratives in the context of our larger collective history. We all have a sense of who we are and how the world works based on years of lived experience. By deepening the understanding of our personal narrative we prepare the way for a sense of meaning and purpose that can impact our lives and those around us in profound ways.
I continue my own studies in music and the visual arts. Visit www.oldorchardproductions.com for more information.
Experience:
Clinical Associate Faculty member in The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Interim Director of Training for the APA approved Psychology Internship Program at Pennsylvania Hospital
Attending psychologist on 6 Spruce inpatient psychiatric unit - Pennsylvania Hospital
Co-creator and group leader of “Mindfulness at Penn Behavioral Health” - University of Pennsylvania
Psychotherapy supervisor for psychology interns and psychiatry residents - University of Pennsylvania
Director of Didactics at Pennsylvania Hospital and lecturer on a variety of topics
Education:
I earned my bachelors degree from The Pennsylvania State University and earned my Masters (M.S.) and Doctoral (Psy.D.) degrees in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. I completed my internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, an APA approved program at The University of Pennsylvania.
Throughout my education I have received extensive training in various modes of psychotherapy with adults, adolescents and couples. I have also been trained in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests.
During my internship and fellowship, I continued to specialize my training in the above mentioned domains and also focused on the treatment of grief and loss in patients struggling with cancer and chronic illness as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, relationship concerns, cultural identity, sexuality, religion, and spirituality.
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