About

I am a licensed psychologist in State College, Pennsylvania in independent practice since 2007. I approach therapy as a collaborative relationship between therapist and client where I offer empathy, understanding, observations, suggestions and a place to explore one's experience in life. I view the client as the expert on her/his/their own experience and greatly appreciate a client's openness. I will help clients to make connections to current life issues and patterns across the life-span as we endeavor to move through challenges, feel more secure, and grow.  Cultural context and areas of diversity are an important part of our understanding of family, life, and identity.  My relationship with clients is very important to me; I hope to use the therapeutic relationship to foster trust, safety, and deeper relationships in clients' lives. My practice is mostly individual therapy with adults and occasionally I see couples. I consider myself a generalist psychologist, though my training and experience has often focused on dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal problems. I most appreciate working with people in-person at my downtown office.