Specialties

I completed a graduate school specialization in trauma, which means that I have conducted research on PTSD (and trauma-related disorders) and completed courses addressing trauma across the lifespan. I have worked extensively with clients experiencing PTSD following intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, combat exposure, and other life threatening events.

I currently work with the National Center for PTSD and complete psychological evaluations to help people understand their trauma. I also provide lectures to impacted communities coping with trauma.

As a member of the community, I take pride in offering comprehensive and thoughtful care to folks along the spectrum of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

I provide gender and queer-affirming care focused on embodiment and healing. I am also a trainer who creates workshops about LGBTQIA+ affirming and intersectional care for BIPOC folks, which I have provided to 100s of clinicians.

I have developed a specialty in working with cisgender and transgender women as well as non-binary individuals. I completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center focused on Evidence-Based Psychotherapy with a special focus on Women’s Mental Health. Our Women’s Clinic also housed the Trans Clinic.

I received training about the unique health issues that women and those along the spectrum of gender identity face and helped my clients work through issues like postpartum depression. I also developed group curriculum focused on empowering women with serious mental illness through art and creative expression.

I am developing a sub-specialty in working with journalists who are exposed to occupational chronic stress and trauma.

I have a strong appreciation for the role of journalism in society, and consider it a privilege to work with news professionals. I have received training from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University on the professional culture and occupational challenges of journalists.

I have also received training from the Freedom of the Press Foundation on best practices for digital security when using telehealth technology.