CLINICAL WORK
TRAINING BACKGROUNDÂ
September 2022 - Present
UPMC Center for Eating Disorders
Providing eating disorder treatment to adolescents and young adults in the partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) using empirically-supported treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy - enhanced for eating disorders (CBT-E) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
July 2021 - July 2022
Jefferson University Center City Clinic for Behavioral Medicine
Provided individual and group therapy to adults with emotion dysregulation and overcontrol using full-model dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
November 2020 - July 2022
Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science Center, Drexel University
Provided 16-week eating disorder treatment to adults with bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) using mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral treatments that incorporate mindful awareness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and values-based decision making.
August 2020 - July 2022
Psychological Services Training Center, University of Delaware
Provided individual and family therapy to adult and child patients using empirically-supported treatments for anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behavior. I also completed intelligence and academic testing for children and adults using standardized psychometric examinations.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Eating Disorder Prevention
I am certified in providing group-based, empirically-supported eating disorder prevention to young adults and adolescents using the Body Project and relevant adaptations. My hope is to provide eating disorder prevention to vulnerable populations, such as LGBTQ+ youth.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Across numerous settings, I have treated anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and subthreshold disordered eating at the outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization level using empirically supported treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
I have provided full-model dialectical behavior therapy to individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidality, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. For these patients, I've offered phone-coaching, individual weekly therapy, and weekly group sessions.
Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)
I have experience providing individual and group-based radically-open dialectical behavior therapy to individuals experiencing symptoms of overcontrol, often associated with disorders such as anorexia nervosa, social anxiety disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.