I am a Clinical Psychologist, licensed to practice in California and New York, with experience providing individual and group therapy to adults.

I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at New York University and a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an additional focus in Health Psychology at University of Rhode Island (URI).

At URI, under the mentorship of James Prochaska, PhD, renowned for being a developer of the Transtheorical Model of Behavior Change (TTM; “Stages of Change” model) and advancing motivation and behavior change science, I contributed to research related to the understanding of what motivates people to make healthy changes in their life.

I did my pre-doctoral clinical internship in the areas of general mental health and illness, cancer psychology, and inpatient medical-surgical consultation at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

This was followed by a clinical postdoctoral fellowship in evidence-based or research-backed therapies in treating a wide range of mental illness, sleep difficulties, and chronic pain at San Francisco VA Healthcare System (SFVA).

I ended my formal education with postdoctoral research in complex mental illness including psychosis spectrum disorders and chronic depression at SFVA/ University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Working in diverse clinical settings with various populations has deepened my understanding and treatment capabilities across a broad spectrum of mental health issues. This includes recognizing how these conditions can affect physical health and overall well-being, as well as understanding the reciprocal relationship between mental and physical health.

My experience in hospital and medical clinic settings has also equipped me with the ability to make informed referrals to medical professionals in areas like addiction, psychiatry, and neurology. This ensures that my clients receive appropriate care, including a medication evaluation when appropriate, and that potential underlying or related medical issues are addressed.