I have been very fortunate in my career. I knew I wanted to be a psychologist since the first day of college and I never wavered. Not many people can say they do what they love. Even less can say this after 30+ years of doing it. My greatest joy is to help others find their unique gifts and to see them use them to make their life better, as well as the lives of their family, friends, and community.
I am a proud recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in psychology from the State University of New York, College at New Paltz and a Master of Arts and a Doctorate degree, also with honors, from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After graduating with my B.A., I took a break from school and lived with 16 developmentally and psychiatrically disabled women as a houseparent. It was a wonderful experience which deepened my love for psychology, and my values in caring for our society's most vulnerable.
After finishing graduate school, I worked in a wide range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, day treatment programs, outpatient programs, and finally opened my private practice in 1990. My areas of expertise include individual, family, couples and group counseling for depression, relationships, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, grief & loss, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ issues, and many others. I enjoy the diversity of people who walk through my door each day and feel challenged, excited, and grateful for each encounter.
Along the way, I discovered a love for teaching. I started working as an Adjunct Professor in the Lehigh University graduate program in psychology in 1995. Although most of the courses are predetermined by the department, I have been able to create and then teach classes on Eating Disorders, Trauma & Loss, Trauma in the Schools, and Advanced Psychopathology.
Similar to teaching, is the role of mentor. I have trained, supervised and consulted for numerous student therapists. A few years ago, I offered office space to two beginner psychologists (former students of mine!) who I mentored as they built their own practices. I am proud to say they are very successful today, and have become wonderful colleagues and friends.
I am a proud recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in psychology from the State University of New York, College at New Paltz and a Master of Arts and a Doctorate degree, also with honors, from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After graduating with my B.A., I took a break from school and lived with 16 developmentally and psychiatrically disabled women as a houseparent. It was a wonderful experience which deepened my love for psychology, and my values in caring for our society's most vulnerable.
After finishing graduate school, I worked in a wide range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, day treatment programs, outpatient programs, and finally opened my private practice in 1990. My areas of expertise include individual, family, couples and group counseling for depression, relationships, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, chronic pain, grief & loss, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ issues, and many others. I enjoy the diversity of people who walk through my door each day and feel challenged, excited, and grateful for each encounter.
Along the way, I discovered a love for teaching. I started working as an Adjunct Professor in the Lehigh University graduate program in psychology in 1995. Although most of the courses are predetermined by the department, I have been able to create and then teach classes on Eating Disorders, Trauma & Loss, Trauma in the Schools, and Advanced Psychopathology.
Similar to teaching, is the role of mentor. I have trained, supervised and consulted for numerous student therapists. A few years ago, I offered office space to two beginner psychologists (former students of mine!) who I mentored as they built their own practices. I am proud to say they are very successful today, and have become wonderful colleagues and friends.