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My Background

I am a licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maine where I received specialized training and instruction in developmental psychology and the assessment and treatment of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Prior to moving to the Philadelphia area, I worked for two years as a licensed Psychological Examiner at KidsPeace New England in Ellsworth, Maine, a residential treatment facility for adolescents with behavioral and emotional concerns. At KidsPeace I conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to adolescents in residential and day-treatment programs.

I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) where I provided assessment and outpatient therapy services through the Center for Management of ADHD. I also provided consultation and therapy services to children and adolescents receiving care in the Nephrology and Oncology Divisions. I stayed on at CHOP to complete my postdoctoral training in the Center for Management of ADHD. As a postdoctoral fellow, I served in several clinical and research roles across three government-funded studies that sought to develop and evaluate interventions to help improve outcomes at home and school for children with ADHD/ADD.

In addition to my clinical work, I am also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at Drexel University and at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where I have taught courses in developmental psychology, research methods and statistics, and psychological assessment to undergraduate and graduate students. In the fall of 2010, I will be joining the faculty at the Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. I have conducted research on parental influences on children’s emotional development, with an emphasis on identifying links with children’s mental health and social development. I have also been involved in the development of interventions designed to improve outcomes for children with ADHD.

My clinical interests include the assessment and treatment of a wide range of problems faced by children, adolescents, and families. Specific areas of interest include using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques to address concerns related to ADHD/ADD, learning problems, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), aggression, parenting, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression. I also have experience conducting comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. I have a particular area of expertise in the assessment and treatment of ADHD/ADD and ODD, including an emphasis on improving parent-child, teacher-child, and home-school relationships.

My approach to therapy places a high emphasis on the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship. With this foundation, I will help clients identify practical solutions to problems by examining the ways thoughts, emotions, relationships, and environments interact and influence the ability to achieve goals and improve well-being.

Education

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Developmental-Clinical track) from the Universityof Maine
• M.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine
• B.A. in Psychology and Human Development from Boston College
• Predoctoral Internship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Centerfor Management of ADHD

Work Experience

• Drexel University, 2010. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. Instructor for an undergraduate course in psychological assessment.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008-2010 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. Taught courses in developmental psychology and research methods/statistics to master’s students.
• The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2007-2010 Predoctoral Intern and Postdoctoral Fellow. Provided individual therapy, group therapy, and school consultation to families of children with ADHD. Conducted diagnostic evaluations in the Center for Management of ADHD and at four CHOP primary care centers. Trained and provided supervision to doctoral- and masters-level practicum students. Provided therapy and consultation services to children and adolescents receiving medical treatment in Nephrology and Oncology.
• KidsPeace New England, 2005-2007 Psychological Examiner. Conducted psychological evaluations for residential and day treatment patients. Provided training and consultation for direct care staff and case managers. Supervised doctoral-level practicum students.