Who I Help

I work with adults across the lifespan who may be experiencing:

• Anxiety, excessive worry, perfectionism, or self-doubt

• Work stress, burnout, or difficulty balancing competing responsibilities

• Insomnia or anxiety about sleep

• Career, family, health, relationship, or identity-related transitions

• Difficulty identifying needs, setting boundaries, or asking for support

• Relationship concerns, recurring interpersonal patterns, or couples conflict

Life transitions can occur at any age. Beginning a career, entering or leaving a relationship, becoming a parent, caring for family members, adjusting to health changes, approaching retirement, or reconsidering what you want from the next chapter of your life can all bring unexpected challenges. Therapy can provide a place to understand what is changing, clarify what matters to you, and move forward with greater intention.

My Approach

I take an integrative approach, which means I draw from several established therapy models rather than using the same intervention with every client or following a rigid protocol. Together, we will consider what is bringing you to therapy, what may be contributing to the problem, and whether you would benefit most from practical strategies, exploration of emotional and relationship patterns, or a combination of both.

Throughout therapy, I will also help you recognize the strengths, values, and capacities you already possess. You will not be expected to select a treatment model yourself. We will discuss what seems most relevant to your concerns and preferences, monitor how therapy is progressing, and adjust our approach when needed.

Depending on your needs, our work may include:

A Little About Me

(outside of the therapy room)

When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time with my dog, Fletcher, baking something sweet, playing kickball, or following sports. I am a die-hard sports fan and appreciate the connection, excitement, and friendly competition that come with being part of a team.

I bring some of that same spirit into therapy. I value collaboration, honesty, perseverance, and humor. Therapy can involve serious and emotionally demanding work, but it can also include moments of warmth, relief, and laughter. I want you to feel that you are talking with a real person who is genuinely interested in understanding you and invested in helping you move toward the life and relationships you want.

Credentials & Past Experience

I have 13 years of clinical experience, including seven years practicing as a licensed psychologist. Before becoming licensed, I completed six years of doctoral training that included supervised experience in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and clinical research.

Before joining Tella Psychology, I spent four years as a staff psychologist at Vanderbilt University’s counseling center in Nashville, Tennessee. I subsequently worked in private practice, providing individual and couples therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, relationship concerns, identity development, professional stress, and significant life transitions.

My clinical experience has included working with adults from varied backgrounds and at many stages of life. It has also shaped my interest in how relationships, culture, identity, and life experiences influence the ways we understand ourselves and connect with others.

Academic Training

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology – La Salle University

• Pre-doctoral Internship – University of Delaware Center for Counseling and Student Development

• Postdoctoral Training – Temple University

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Franklin & Marshall College

Past Roles

• Vanderbilt University Counseling Center