EDUCATION
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
Xavier University

Psychology Fellow, Neuropsychology Graduate Studies
University of Cincinnati

Masters, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
​University of Cincinnati

AWARDS
Distinguished Psychologist Award
Ohio Psychology Association
​2012

I feel privileged that people allow me to be part of their exploration of issues and stressors in life. I have 25+ years in the health and mental health care arena, and have worked with individuals locally, nationally, and internationally. After serving ten years as Chief of Psychology at the Lindner Center of HOPE, I have established a private clinical practice and business consulting practice, working with adults and adolescents. My prior work in health care (neurology, pediatrics, vascular surgery and cardiology) before becoming a psychologist and my post-doctoral work in neuropsychology allow me to understand the body/mind connection in a more impactful way than many psychologists.

For many reasons, some people hesitate to engage the services of a psychologist. My philosophy is that early intervention leads to faster and better outcomes. My desire is to have people quickly learn the skills they need to be successful, gain insight, and move on to a fulfilling, balanced life.

My understanding of the mind/body/spiritual connection facilitates the road to wellbeing. I believe in working from a strength-based positive psychology perspective rather than a disease model. At some point in our lives, most of us can use someone to collaborate with regarding our wellbeing. It is a sign of strength to reach out, not a weakness.

I lecture on many topics locally and nationally, including Women’s Mental Health Issues, Women in the Workplace, Tweens and Self Esteem, Parenting Techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integration of Psychology with Eastern Techniques, Personality Disorders, Depression in the Workplace, Creating a Psychologically Healthy Workplace, and Mindfulness and Meditation Practices.

​I look forward to hearing from you and partnering with you to help you be the best you possible.

I am currently accepting a limited number of clinical patients -- from adolescents to age 65. Please refer to my contact information for further questions or to schedule an appointment. ​