Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. I focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address worry, stress, and anxiety. I have specialized training in evidence based treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania, skin picking/lip chewing), panic disorders, phobias, social anxiety and generalized worries. For OCD work, I integrate ACT, ERP and I-CBT.
My Background and Approach
I received my BA in psychology in 1982 (Mount Holyoke College), my MA in human development in 1984 (University of Kansas) & my PhD in clinical psychology in 1989 (West Virginia University). My pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology (University of OK Health Sciences Center) was completed in 1989. I was a member of a CT private practice group then a psychologist at Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. I worked with children, adolescents and adults at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE from 1993-2023. My private practice opened in 2017. I received specialized training at the Univ of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment of Anxiety for treatment of trichotillomania & OCD. I completed the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute & an observership at Mayo Clinic IOP for OCD. I completed the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Training Institute and a Steven Hayes, PhD ACT "bootcamp". My approach is ACT informed CBT.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in evidence based treatment and am passionate about assisting those suffering from anxiety disorders and related issues. My job is to put myself out of a job so my clients develop the skills to cope on their own. I strongly believe treatment is a collaborative process with the therapist and client working together to determine the best course of treatment and to jointly resolve hurdles along the way. I am a member of PsyPact which is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology (https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap). Telepsychology provides access to underserved areas as well as individuals struggling to leave their homes due to mental health issues.