About me:

My curiosity about how people think, feel, and relate to one another has been a lifelong thread in my story. As a child, I was drawn to the subtleties of human behavior—trying to read expressions, notice shifts in tone, and understand what moved people to act. Though that early instinct faded into the background as I grew up, it came rushing back the moment I stepped into my first psychology class in high school. That moment reawakened something fundamental in me, and I’ve followed that thread ever since.

Alongside formal education, I’ve always believed that meaningful learning also comes from lived experience. That belief led me to pursue my own personal work through various forms of therapy and analysis—initially to better understand myself, but ultimately as one of the most transformative influences on my professional identity. In that process, I uncovered emotional patterns and unresolved experiences I hadn’t fully recognized, deepening both my empathy and the way I engage with others in the therapeutic space.

My clinical journey has taken me from working with children and adolescents in schools, foster care, and outpatient clinics, to postdoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, with a rotation at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. I now work with all ages, including adults, as I myself have expanded in both personal and professional pursuits since my graduate training. I later continued my education at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, where I’ve deepened my understanding of the mind and how we change over time.

Whether or not I am the right therapist for you or your child depends on what happens between us when we meet. My expertise in mental health sits with me, but I approach each person and family as unique—and I respond to each differently. Like any real relationship, therapy begins with how we experience one another. What unfolds between us often speaks louder than any knowledge I bring into the room.

Throughout this path, I’ve remained committed to growth—both in how I think and how I practice. My training spans behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic models, and I integrate these approaches thoughtfully to meet the unique needs of the individuals I work with. I don’t begin with diagnoses—I begin with the person in front of me. I assess readiness, strengths, and the potential for meaningful therapeutic work, always with the aim of cultivating a space where lasting change can unfold. I see myself as a lifelong student—of the mind, of human complexity, and of the subtle transformations that make healing possible.

Issues I treat:

• Anxiety 
• Depression
• Suicide ideation 
• Identity concerns
• Family conflict or stress at home
• Life transitions and adjustment challenges
• Peer difficulties and social isolation
• Parent-child relationship difficulties
• Behavioral concerns in younger children
• Personality disorders  
• Trauma and adverse experiences
• Shame
• Perfectionism 
• Emerging adulthood challenges (for young adults)
• Life transitions and adjustment challenges

Therapeutic Modalities:

• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Assessment Services:

As part of my clinical work, I conduct psychological and neuro-psychological testing primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults to clarify diagnoses and provide clear, targeted recommendations. These evaluations help identify the underlying issues affecting emotional, behavioral, or developmental functioning. The information gathered guides treatment planning and supports decision-making about interventions at home, school, or other relevant settings. I provide thorough feedback to parents after the evaluation is complete, discussing the results in detail and offering guidance on how to support their child both at home and in educational or therapeutic settings. assess for a range of concerns, including:

Educational Background:

Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) / Nova Southeastern University (2020)

Certificate: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / The Kennedy Krieger Institute / Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology (2021)

Certificate: The Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis /Psychoanalytic Studies Program (2024)

Serving Maryland and Psypact states.