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I'm a licensed clinical psychologist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, providing individual therapy to adults of all ages, and specializing in working with college students, graduate students, and other young adults. With a warm, down-to-earth, and supportive style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic and career concerns, and creative blocks.

My approach is client-centered and integrative, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  ACT is an evidence-based therapy incorporating mindfulness and acceptance practices with the goal of helping people to clarify and move toward what truly matters to them, especially when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.  I provide ERP therapy for OCD from this perspective. Whether we are working to help you become more mindful, flexible and aware; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; identifying sources of meaning and purpose in your life; or exploring aspects of your identity, my goal is to help you work through what brings you into therapy and to help you thrive. 

I received my doctorate in psychology from William James College. I completed clinical internships at Wellesley College and Tufts Medical Center, and received additional clinical training through a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates.  In my spare time, I love practicing yoga and spending time with my dog, Juniper, and my two cats, Tego and Elliott.