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LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Serving Maryland, TEXAS & PSYPACT® CLIENTS

TESTING & THERAPY

I am a licensed psychologist offering in person comprehensive testing services for ages 3 and older as well as therapy for ages 10 and up in North Bethesda, Maryland. I also serve clients ages 16 and older virtually at Playful Therapy Connections throughout Maryland, Texas and PSYPACT® states.

I have been a therapist for children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 15 years in multiple outpatient therapy settings. Most recently I spent 12 years as a pediatric psychologist providing therapy and administering psychological evaluations at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. In addition, I provided supervision to mental health clinicians and medical residents, as well as trainings to medical staff on a variety of psychological topics.

Prior to starting graduate school in psychology, I lived in Spain, Japan, and Singapore and travelled extensively throughout those regions, learning about different cultures, meeting warm and wonderful people, and eating delicious food!

What does my experience mean for you as my client?

My experience lends itself to a love of getting to know and learning about each individual person, as well as celebrating individuals of all abilities, identities, and diversities.

I am particularly passionate about providing safe spaces for survivors of trauma, including sexual abuse, and practicing therapy sessions with nature in mind, using Ecotherapy.

• What’s your favorite color?

  • Navy Blue

• What are your favorite shows?

  • Lupin, Ted Lasso

• What’s your favorite book?

  • The Spellshop by SarahBeth Durst, Sometimes I like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill

• Do you have any kids, pets or plants?

  • I have a dog named Finn, 2 kids and an indoor palm tree named Briga.

• Was there anything you particularly enjoyed during your time abroad?

  • When I lived in Japan, I wore kimonos every day as part of the Urasenke Midorikai program, in which I learned the Japanese Tea Ceremony! I served and drank a lot of matcha, but not like the matcha we drink here in the US.

• Why did you decide to become a psychologist?

  • After having the lived experience of how mental health challenges can impact families, I wanted to find a way to use my energy and resources to help others reach their full potential.

  • Within my doctoral program, I found that testing was a fantastic avenue to help people understand their experiences and unravel complexities.

Education

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, DC
PsyD, Clinical Psychology (2007)

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, DC
M.A., Clinical Psychology (2004)

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, DC
Post Baccalaureate Psychology Certificate (2002)

LaSALLE UNIVERSITY, PA
B.A., Spanish and Asian Studies (1996)

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association (APA)

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Association for Play Therapy (APT)

National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Credentials

Licensed Psychologist, Texas, 34623 (2011), Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensed Psychologist, Maryland, 07523 (2025), Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the PSYPACT®* Commission E. Passport issued 9/2/25 Mobility Number#22963

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™️