Therapeutic Style: My theoretical style integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral and student-centered approaches. As one of the behavioral health providers at the Barnes Center at The Arch, I use goal-directed interventions to help students with concerns related to sleep, substance use, anxiety, depression and other concerns. The nature of this work is typically short-term, collaborative and skills-based.
Professional Interests: My professional clinical interests focus on integrating psychological care into primary care settings. This allows me to work with medical providers to be sure our students are getting the best care possible. I work with students to address various concerns, including mood disturbances, sleep difficulties and interpersonal problems. My research interests focus on health behaviors (i.e. eating and sleeping habits) and how these relate to mental well-being in children, adolescents and young adults.
Educational Background: I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from the University of Dayton. I then obtained a master of science degree in clinical psychology from Syracuse University. I’m currently a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology Ph.D. program here at Syracuse.
DEIA Trainings: Ability Status, Racial and Ethnic Identity, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and Social Class/Socioeconomic Status.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers