Fostering resilience in children, teens and adults

I am a board-certified, clinical psychologist who practices in the Austin area. I provide tele-based therapy to California, Florida, and Texas residents and clients in states with enacted PSYPACT legislation. In my practice, I work with adults on parenting issues, work-related stress, relationship issues, health concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety and other areas of concern that create disharmony and impede resilient responding to daily life challenges. 

I also work with young children, school-aged children and teenagers to address trauma, emotional issues and behavioral struggles. Over the course of my career, I have worked with young children whose anger and impulse control issues affect their relationships and academic performance, teenagers with suicidal ideation and self-image issues, and adults with work stress or relationship trauma. I work collaboratively with all clients to identify goals, cope with emotional pain, and seek solutions.

I have an undergraduate degree in psychology from Emory University, a master’s degree in psychology from the University of North Texas and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I completed postdoctoral fellowships in Child Abuse & Trauma (San Fernando Child Guidance Center, 2001) and Behavioral Science/Family Systems Education (Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2011). I am board-certified with the American Board of Professional Psychology and credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. I have worked in hospitals, emergency rooms, shelters, community mental health centers, primary care clinics, schools and taught psychology courses to undergraduate and graduate students. 

Personally, I am a mom, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a teacher, a therapist, a writer and a lifelong learner. I understand how hard it is to carry many roles and to find balance while holding many responsibilities. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, exploring new places with my twin sons, and taking walks with our two rescue dogs Maui and Einstein.