I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders, such as dissociative disorders, CPTSD, and chronic stress. I also use mindfulness- and exposure-based treatments for a variety of conditions such as anxiety, OCD, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and management of chronic health conditions. Through collaboration with you, I use evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Exposure and Response Prevention. I tailor my treatment to each patient's unique needs, with a focus on building a valued & meaningful life. I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based treatment approach that blends traditional cognitive-behavioral principles & mindfulness training to help you learn to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT will help you learn to be present, open up, and do what matters to you in service of your goals and values. Through my training at Duke University and University of Pennsylvania, I have developed an approach to therapy that is flexible, patient-centered, authentic, and grounded in science. I aim to work collaboratively and build a warm therapeutic space from which patients can learn to find peace and challenge themselves to reach for the life they want.
Qualifications: | Duke University |
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Academic Suffixes: | PhD |
Expertise: | Addiction, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Weight Loss, Other, Women |