Pronouns
she/her/hers
Educational History
Associates of Arts and Sciences in General Studies, Laurel Ridge Community College; B.S. in Human Services and Minor in Sociology, Old Dominion University; M.S. Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Old Dominion University; Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology, Radford University
Professional Highlights
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence‑based psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and clinical supervision across university counseling centers, medical settings, and private practice. Published researcher and national presenter with a track record of developing outreach programs, training emerging clinicians, and advancing mental health literacy in university and community settings.
Research
- Burnout Prevention among Mental Health Professionals
- Aging and Sexual Attitude among Older Adults
- Help-Seeking Behaviors among College Students
Personal Highlights
I enjoy traveling, hiking, going to concerts, and comicons. I like to create art when I have the time. I’m an avid animal lover and often find myself rescuing animals. I currently have three cats and a leopard Gecko. I also train mixed martial arts and Brazilian ju jitsu.
Fields of Expertise
- Trauma
- Sport Psych
- Rural Mental health
- Ageism
- College Students and Mental Health Stigma
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Quote
Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” – Dumbledore