I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. I am committed to providing compassionate, research-backed solutions for reducing suffering, increasing connection and creating a full meaningful life. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado where I studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and couples therapy and research.  Prior to my work in private practice, I was a psychologist in the Family Program at the Rocky Mountain VA Healthcare System where I specialized in developing, delivering and evaluating compassionate, research-based treatments for distressed couples and couples where one partner is struggling with trauma. In addition, I served as a nationally recognized consultant and trainer in Cognitive Processing Therapy (a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma) for the Veteran's Affairs Health Care System and local supervisor for doctoral level trainees. I enjoy staying current in best practices in psychology and regularly attend and present workshops at national and local conferences. I also value the knowledge that I have gained from my own study of meditation and wisdom traditions. I have specialized in CBT, ACT, and couples therapy and research for over eighteen years and reproductive mental health for fifteen years.  I am particularly interested in our innate yearning to belong and how to increase folks’ sense of belonging and interconnection, especially for people that have been made to feel “other.” I offer workshops/groups on Belonging from the Inside Out that you can check out here. I am currently a consultant and trainer for MEND, a collaboration of trauma experts dedicated to healing communities of color. I am also a founding member of MEND Allies. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy hiking, yoga, skiing, reading, and spending time with my family at home or in nature.

HOW I WORK:

I build authentic relationships with my clients and have a warm, open and practical approach to therapy. I strive to help people discover new, more effective habits that reduce suffering and help them create vibrant, aware and connected lives that are in line with their values. I value both the science of psychology and the power of our internal guiding wisdom.  My hope is for my clients to feel both thoroughly challenged and deeply accepted in our work together.

EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS I USE:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Functional Analytic Therapy (FAP)

• Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBSR/MBCT)

• Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

• Increasing Effectiveness and Connection in Your Relationships

• Increasing Self-Compassion

• Coping with Panic, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Doubt, Shame

• Moving through Grief and Loss

• Managing Chronic Illness/Autoimmune Problems

• Cancer Recovery

• Navigating Parenting Challenges

• Coping with Relationship Concerns, Divorce

• Coping with Fertility Challenges, Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health Concerns

• Managing Work Stress or Dissatisfaction

• Coping With Stress More Effectively

• Health Behavior Change (e.g., smoking cessation, eating and weight concerns

FOR PROVIDERS:

I am committed to helping therapists improve their therapeutic practice, expand their expertise, hone their therapeutic relationship skills and create an effective work-life balance. I offer:

• Workshops, Training and Consultation in Contextual Behavioral Therapies

• Couples Therapy Training and Consultation

• Therapy for Therapists