I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan (License #6301019452). I completed my PhD at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and my bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

There are a lot of different ways to be a therapist! Therapists can be professional counselors (LPC), social workers (LISW), marriage and family therapists (MFT), and more. (That doesn’t even include non-licensed practitioners, such as life coaches!) Each type of training has specific strengths, and core therapeutic skills are similar across disciplines. However, there are several advantages to seeing a clinical psychologist:

• Rigorous and selective graduate training programs - institutions accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) often have hundreds of applications and select a handful of candidates who are interviewed prior to selection.

• Thousands of hours of clinical training; PhD programs take five or more years to complete and include a year-long, full-time internship and typically an additional 1-2 years of postdoctoral training prior to licensure.

• Expertise in psychological testing and diagnosis.

• Extensive training in scientific research, including the completion of a master’s thesis and dissertation project.

I’m licensed in Michigan, but because I’m credentialed with an interstate compact called PSYPACT (License #18348), I can see clients in an additional 39 states. Chances are, we can work together! Click here to see if your state is included.

I am currently working with adults and adolescents ages 14 and up. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and am affirming of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. I am currently only offering individual therapy.

I am an integrative therapist, utilizing evidence-based interventions that include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused interventions (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure). I am also comfortable with less structured interventions, such as insight-oriented interventions focused on attachment. Across these interventions, I help you challenge unhelpful thoughts and choose behaviors that are consistent with your values. Above else, I am flexible with my approach and welcome feedback on what you are looking for in a therapist.

Studies have shown that teletherapy, or telepsychology, is just as effective as face-to-face therapy. In addition, many clients find teletherapy sessions to be much more convenient than tradtional therapy.

During your free 15-minute consultation, I will ask you about what issues you are facing and a few other screening questions. You will also be given the opportunity to ask me any questions you might have. Rest assured this consultation is not to “sell you” on working with me – you are more than welcome to decline or take time to think about whether you want to work with me after the consultation. I will also let you know if I think another provider would be a better fit and provide appropriate referrals.

If you have never been to therapy before, this can be an intimidating prospect! During your first session, I will spend time getting to know you, discuss specific problems or issues you would like to work on, and set goals for treatment. We will also spend time going over informed consent and other paperwork, which is why intake sessions often take longer (up to 90 minutes). If you feel nervous about the prospect of telling your life story to a stranger, rest assured I will go at a pace that is comfortable for you.

This depends on a number of factors including the severity of your problems, your treatment goals, and your needs with regards to time and resources. Typically clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions and with progress can move toward greater length of time between appointments and termination. Length of treatment can range anywhere from a few sessions upwards of several years, with an average closer to 6 months. Many clients who are no longer in distress enjoy seeing a therapist for “maintenance” sessions once a month or so, however, treatment can be stopped or completed at any time.