Formal Education and Training: I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Murray State University.  My major coursework included clinical measurement and evaluation; psychotherapy; cognitive, developmental and social bases of behavior; and drugs, alcohol and behavior. 

During graduate school I focused on learning Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and that remains my primary treatment modality. CBT is sometimes referred to as the “Gold Standard” of psychotherapy treatment methods because of the extensive amount of scientific research indicating its effectiveness in treating mental health issues.

Two other treatment modalities that I practice also have good empirical evidence of effectiveness: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I use aspects of all of the above three therapies in order to tailor an approach that fits the individual.

Personal Info:

I have lived in Oregon’s Willamette Valley since 2000. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors—walking my dogs, kayaking, hiking and gardening. I come from a close-knit family that values humor, and I believe it can be one of the most powerful ways we cope with difficult experiences.