Licensure and Training
Licensed Psychologist in California PSY17298 – (since 2001)
Psy.D. California School of Professional Psychology - Alameda (1998)
B.A. (History Major) Lawrence University, Appleton, WI (1986)
Pre-Doctoral Internship, University of California San Francisco, Mt. Zion Hospital, Department of Psychiatry (1996-1998)
Registered Psychological Assistant in Private Practice (1998-2001)
Professional Affiliations
Community Advisory Board, University of California San Francisco – Depression Center (2009-2014)
Board of Directors (Membership Chair), Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (2002-2005)
Redwood Psychological Association (2019-Present)
Professional Experience
Private Practice (1998-present)
Director of Mental Health Programs, Institute on Aging - San Francisco (2010-2014)
Director of Psychology, Institute on Aging – San Francisco (2008-2010)
Director of Training, Insitute on Aging- San Francisco (2005-2008)
Contract clinician and supervisor, University of California San Francisco, Dept. of Psychiatry, Over Sixty Program (2002-2005)
Contract clinician, The Veteran’s Health Institute-N.C.I.R.E. (2001-2003)
Academic Work
Adjunct Teaching Faculty, California School of Professional Psychology – Alameda (1999-2001)
Adjunct Teaching Faculty, Wright Institute Masters Program – Berkeley (2003-2005)
Clinical Faculty, Wright Institute Psy.D. Program (2005-present)
Clinical Faculty, New College of California (2001-2003)
Director, Lead Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor, Graduate Geropsychology Training Program, IOA (2005-2014)
Certifications and Awards
Certified Trainer in Problem-Solving Therapy- University of California San Francisco, Department of Psychiatry (2013)
Innovative Gero-psychology Training Award (2013 Recipient) – National Council of Professional Geropsychology Training Programs
Specialty Areas
Adult Depression and Anxiety
Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
Healthcare Professionals (Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, Stress management)
Older Adult Psychotherapy
Developmental Challenges of Later Life
Caregiver Stress
Adult Relationship Problems
Work-Related Stress
Emotional and Social Impact of Chronic Illness
End of Life Issues
Traumatic Loss
Grief and Bereavement
Emotional and Psychological Problems related to Infertility