After my own birth experience, I developed a passion for supporting other women as they navigate perinatal mental health challenges, such as those related to birth-related trauma, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the transition into motherhood. Whether you are re-entering the professional world or embracing life as a stay-at-home mom, this season can bring both profound happiness and unexpected challenges.

In addition to completing a minor predoctoral internship rotation on a perinatal inpatient psychiatry unit, I pursued training through Postpartum Support International to further develop my ability to support women experiencing perinatal mental health concerns.

I completed a two year postdoctoral fellowship at a private practice, Triangle Area Psychology (TAP) Clinic, receiving specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, and Behavior Parent Training (BPT).

I completed a predoctoral internship at UNC- Chapel Hill. During this internship, I gained experience in assessment and treatment of individuals under consideration for solid organ transplant and bariatric surgery, as well as individuals living with solid organ transplant, chronic pain conditions, postpartum depression and anxiety, or other chronic illnesses.

I completed a master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the UNC- Chapel Hill, where I received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for individuals with chronic pain disorders and opioid use disorders. With grown interest in chronic pain and chronic health, I went on to complete a PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from East Carolina University. During doctoral training, I received extensive research and clinical training, primarily in CBT and Behavioral Activation (BA) for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and substance use disorders, with a particular emphasis on adjustment to and behavioral management of chronic illness. I also received training self-compassion and mindfulness based interventions.