Education and Training

Doctoral Training

I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Miami, and my training prepared me to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy. You might wonder: what does “evidence-based” mean? Psychology can get a bad wrap for not being a true science, but in reality, many psychological treatments have been heavily researched. Results of countless studies show that certain kinds of treatments are effective for specific problems. I had the privilege of training at universities that emphasized mastery of evidence-based treatments.  

​While at the University of Miami, I gained extensive experience using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with children and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, and related problems. My research focused on child temperament and emotion regulation, and results of my work were published in a leading psychology journal, Child Development. 

Pre-Doctoral Internship

Following my graduate work, I completed my internship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I gained specialized training at the UNC Hospital and the Project Enlightenment Program. I worked with mothers in the postpartum period who were experiencing Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Working with mothers struggling with severe anxiety and depression was incredibly rewarding, and I feel honored to continue to help mothers on this difficult journey toward healing.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

After earning my PhD in Clinical Psychology, I sought further specialized training in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders as a post-doctoral fellow. I worked alongside Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May and Dr. Annette La Greca at the CAMAT program within the University of Miami, I provided specialized therapy services to children and adults, and also supervised doctoral students. Some of the disorders I treated included: obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, selective mutism, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias (e.g., emetophobia).

Licensed Psychologist

At the completion of my training, I felt passionate about providing evidence-based therapy to the South Florida community, especially those struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. In 2015, I joined a private practice group that shares these ideals. Over the course of five years at Pediatric Psychology Associates, I provided therapy in English and Spanish to individuals across Broward County. Then in 2020, I launched my private practice, Wellness in Broward, with the goal of establishing a specialized practice dedicated to serving individuals who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related concerns. By providing effective tools in a warm and compassionate environment, I aim to help you overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from living a full and meaningful life.

Continued Professional Development

It is very important to me to stay up-to-date on the latest research developments related to anxiety and OCD treatment. As such, I am a member of and regular attend conferences for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). I also attend advanced trainings to continue to learn and serve my therapy clients better. In the recent past, I have completed:Stay tuned on my upcoming events and presentations here.

​To see my full Curriculum Vitae, please click here.
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