I am a former staff psychologist and group coordinator at Mental Health & Counseling at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where I worked for 7 years. I am a faculty member at the Psychodynamic Couples and Family Institute of New England. I am a consultant with VISIONS, Inc. and a part-time lecturer in Boston University’s Applied Psychology and Human Development Program and College of Education.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in cultural anthropology and psychology. I received my masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Denver, where the bulk of my training focused on the treatment of couples. I wrote my dissertation on applying self-psychology to masculine gender role stress and implications for couples therapy—or in plain terms, how to work effectively with cis-male partners who struggle to participate in couples therapy due to gender role stress and socialization.
I have a developed a specialty integrating my cultural anthropology and social justice knowledge into my work with couples, specifically interracial and intercultural couples, and I frequently present and teach on this topic. I also enjoy reviewing books and have published pieces in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, and GROUP: Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society.
Though I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of issues related to sex and sexuality, I am in the formal process of becoming certified as a sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (ASSECT). I am also completing all requirements to successfully mediate divorce and family cases in MA.
On a personal note, I have been with my partner for over a decade and have two young children. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to apply my own knowledge in communicating and parenting in the way I want to when emotions are running high—it’s impossible to respond effectively all the time. I value reflecting on my less than perfect responses, with self-compassion and curiosity, and continuing to learn and grow from them. I hope to help my clients, regardless of their specific challenges, do the same.
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CLINICAL WORK HISTORY
Clinical Supervisor for doctoral PhD. practicum students at Mass College of Art + Design and Clinical Alliances Services
Contracted Psychologist at Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School
Clinical Psychologist and Group Coordinator at Mental Health & Counseling at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Clinical Psychologist & Supervisor at the Danielsen Institute at Boston University
Lead Psychologist in the Partial Hospital Program at Cambridge Eating Disorders Center
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FELLOWSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS
Couples and Family Fellowship at the Psychoanalytic Couples and Family Institute (Boston, MA)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Counseling & Wellness at New York University (New York, NY)
Pre-Doctoral APA Internship at Brigham Young University’s Counseling Center (couples + group therapy focus)
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CERTIFICATIONS
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certificate from Harvard Program on Negotiation (2025)
Board Certified Psychologist in Couples/Family Psychology (2023-)
Prepare & Enrich Certified Premarital Counselor (2014-)
Certified Group Psychotherapist (2022-)
Core Power Yoga Certified Yoga Instructor CYT2000
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COURSES TAUGHT
Theories of Group Counseling Boston University Wheelock College of Education
Effective Interventions for Adults Boston University Applied Psychology + Human Development Program
Preventative and Developmental Group Counseling Harvard Graduate School of Education
Marriage and Family Therapy Boston University Medical School