Education
Adelphi University, Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, NY (MA, PhD in Clinical Psychology)
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (BA, Psychology)
Internship, Fellowship, Appointment
Harvard Clinical Fellow, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, APA Approved Psychology Internship
Harvard Clinical Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine, North Shore Children’s Hospital
Harvard Clinical Fellow, Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mental Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Teaching Associate in Psychiatry, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School
Faculty, Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance
Certifications
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification (MMTC)
Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA)
Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP)
Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice
HeartMath® Certified Mentor (HeartMath Institute)
Clinical Interests
Holistic/Mind-Body Medicine
Energy Psychology
Internal Family Systems (Level 1)
Emotional Freedom Technique (Level 1 & 2)
Eden Energy Medicine (Level 1)
Reiki II
Self-compassion
Personal Interests
Yoga
Gardening
Neuroscience
Travel
Social Activism
Author of two books: The Kindness Cure: How the Science of Compassion Can Heal Your Heart and Your World, and The Perfectionist’s Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever
Additional CAMHS Roles
Psychology Trainee Supervisor
CAMHS Workshops & Groups Coordinator
Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist
Languages Spoken
German