Woman's Philanthropic Leadership Circle Award, WPLC
(2014)
Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, University of Minnesota
(2014)
Norman and Edith Garmezy Scholarship, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota
(2014)
Research Interests
My research investigates social (e.g., peer relationships) and physiological (e.g., activity of stress response systems) factors involved in predicting risk and resilience in the face of stress, as well as the implementation and dissemination of transdiagnostic (i.e., across diagnoses) interventions for behavior health problems and to promote adjustment to medical illness, including autonomic dysfunction (e.g., POTS).
Professional Memberships
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, Member
Mental Health and Behavior - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Mental Health and Behavior - Panic Disorder
Mental Health and Behavior - Phobias
Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
Mental Health and Behavior - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Child and Teen Health - Parenting
Child and Teen Health
Symptoms and Manifestations - Headache
Symptoms and Manifestations
Symptoms and Manifestations - Pain
Stress Management
Symptoms and Manifestations - Chronic Fatigue
Clinical Interests
My areas of clinical interest and expertise include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, adjustment to chronic medical illness (including autonomic dysfunction and POTS) and chronic pain, family difficulties and stress, and behavior problems.
Care Philosophy
I work to provide the highest standard of evidence-based psychological intervention to my patients. My clinical approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. In my research and clinical work, I emphasize the importance of measuring and intervening to target processes that influence onset, maintenance, and recovery from behavior health problems and adjustment to medical illness. My philosophy of care influences me to consider children and adolescents within the context of their family, school, and peer environments, resulting in multidimensional and holistic intervention.
Personal Interests
I enjoy cycling, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Graduate Schools:
PhD, University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
(2016)
Undergraduate Schools:
BSc, McGill University (Montreal, Quebec)
(2008)
Internships:
University of Manitoba
(2017)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program, Psychology
(2017)