Anxiety Therapist 

Education

2013-2016
Graduate, Core training program, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Therapy, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington D.C.

2008-2011
M.S. Pastoral Counseling
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore MD

1997-1991
B.A. Political Science
Hollins University, Roanoke VA

Professional Presentations & Teaching

May 2021
Guest Faculty, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Core Training Program, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

July 2020
Presenter, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington D.C; First Session, First Question: Building a therapeutic alliance and tight focus from the very start. Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Core Training Program.

November 2019
Presenter, 9th Annual Linking Mental Health to Academic Success Conference, Salisbury University; First Session, First Question: How to keep a tight focus during session while building a strong alliance between you and your client.

June 2016
Presenter, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C. The Patient Who Couldn’t Recover from a Breakup: Working with Repressive Clients. Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Core Training Program.

ISTDP Training

January 20, 2021
“Working with Adolescents and Youth using ISTDP.” Presented by Dr. Allan Abbass, ISTDP London.

July 18, 2020
“Working with Fragile Clients.” Presented by Jon Frederickson, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

February 29, 2020
“Addressing the Wish to Suffer.” Presented by Jon Frederickson, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

January 13 & 14, 2018
“Heart to Heart.” Presented by Jon Frederickson, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2017
“Penetrating the Prison of Shame.” Presented by Susan Warshow, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

January 16 & 17, 2016
“Overcoming Unconscious Forces in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Videotaped Treatment.” Presented by Jon Frederickson, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

January 18 &19, 2014
“Treating the Highly Resistant Patient: The Addict Who Had No Problem.” Presented by Jon Frederickson, Washington School of Psychiatry, Washington, D.C.

Professional Affiliations 

American Counseling Association
National Board for Certified Counselors