Welcome to my practice!
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Your work in therapy is important, and finding a good fit with a therapist is, too. Here are some things about me to help you decide if I might be right for you.
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​Work with you as a team and deeply care about your wellbeing.
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Strive to balance being kind and supportive with encouraging you back on track if you stray from your goals
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Over 30 years combined Masters and Doctoral experience
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BA in Psychology from Penn State University. MA in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in MD. PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University / Washington, DC
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Have experience with clients across the lifespan
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Worked in various settings (inpatient and outpatient hospitals, a youth service center, a biofeedback lab, a domestic violence center, a university counseling center and a juvenile forensics facility
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Have worked with individuals, couples, groups, families
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Doctoral internship at Perry Point veterans hospital
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Postdoctoral fellowships in trauma disorders at Sheppard Pratt Hospital and eating disorders at Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt
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Training in many types of therapy -- integrative approach, using strategies that are empirically validated. Able to shift to fit your style and particular needs
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Extensive experience in psychological evaluations / testing / some court testimony
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Multicultural and religious interest and experience
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Training in biofeedback, hypnosis, EMDR, Eye Movement Integration (EMI) and extensive continuing education
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Dissertation on an aspect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Co-authored and published a professional article on dream work
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Presentations / training for community and professional groups
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Commitment to ongoing learning and professional consultation