Hello!

Born and raised in Minnesota, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and completed my MS and PhD in Clinical Science at the University of Michigan Department of Psychology. I completed my predoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and my postdoctoral fellowships at Ascend Consultation in Health Care and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am licensed to practice as a clinical psychologist in both Illinois and Massachusetts. 

 

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and groups with a range of presenting concerns. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and traumatic stress by integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. I am passionate about helping clients build rich, meaningful lives through acceptance, awareness, and self-compassion.

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I am also an active researcher and have authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on the effects of traumatic experiences during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. I am especially interested in understanding how therapeutic interventions can promote resilience after trauma. I regularly present my work at national and international conferences, and I have been recognized for my excellence in research and scholarship in the field of traumatic stress.

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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors (preferably on a hike), watching NBA basketball (go Celtics!), running, baking, crochet, watching reality TV, and cuddling with my cats, Spider and Spock.