I am a California licensed psychologist (CA Psy 23861) specializing in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and couples.
Mission:
As a researcher, practicing psychologist, and past president of the Sacramento Valley Psychology Association (SVPA), I am dedicated to providing state-of-the art mental healthcare treatment to the greater Sacramento, CA area. Through the use of evidence-based therapies and the application of cutting edge research in emotional health, I help clients find their own personal success stories. Even the most gifted people find themselves in situations they can’t think their way out of. I believe that trust, compassion, and cooperation are the foundations of effective therapy. My mission is to help people struggling with work, relationships, and life choices find stability in a trusting, compassionate, cooperative therapeutic relationship.
Education:
I received a B.S. in Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN) and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA). I received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University. I earned certification in Gestalt Coaching from the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia. I have worked as a therapist at the following institutions:
- University of the Pacific’s Cowell Wellness Center (Stockton, CA).
- Kutztown University Counseling Center (Kutztown, PA).
- KidsPeace National Psychiatric Children’s Hospital (Orefield, PA).
- Moravian College Counseling Center (Bethlehem, PA).
- Lenape Valley Foundation Partial Hospitalization Program (Doylestown, PA).
- California Medical Facility (Vacaville, CA).
- Sacramento Valley Psychological Association (President).
- Society of Indian Psychologists (Affiliate Member).
I have supervised doctoral and master’s level clinicians and taught courses on the following topics:
- Advanced Counseling Techniques.
- Counseling and Therapeutic Approaches.
- General Psychology.
- Doctoring.
- Developmental Psychology.
- Sociology.
- Statistics for Behavioral Sciences.
I have worked at the following academic institutions:
- Lehigh University.
- St. Lukes School of Nursing.
- Lehigh Carbon Community College.
- Northampton Community College.
- Lafayette College.
- U.C. Davis School of Medicine – Department of Psychiatry.