I became a psychologist because I believe people are more than their struggles, and that with the right support, real change is possible. For more than 25 years, I have worked with individuals and families navigating some of life's most difficult moments. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University and completed my predoctoral internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where I provided trauma-informed psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. That early training shaped the clinician I am today; someone who looks past presenting symptoms to understand people holistically.

My primary modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrated with other evidence-based approaches within a client-centered framework. Our work together is structured and goal-oriented, but shaped by your history, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I am deeply committed to culturally responsive care, recognizing that the communities we come from, the identities we hold, and the systems we navigate all shape our wellbeing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress and burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with particular expertise working with people of color and women.

Beyond clinical work, I have spent decades in leadership roles advancing equity in medical, educational, and professional settings, including faculty appointments at Georgetown University Medical Center and Penn State University and senior leadership at the American Psychological Association. I developed a stress reduction program for African Americans managing hypertension, now available on the Calm Health app. I am also the author of the book Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Anti-Social Justice Wave, a guide for building resilience in the face of opposition to equity and inclusion.

Credentials:

PhD, Clinical Psychology — George Washington University

Licensed in Maryland · Washington DC · Virginia ·