I earned my B.A. in Psychology and both my M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During my doctoral training, I gained experience across a variety of settings including community mental health, university counseling, psychiatric inpatient care, a university-based assessment clinic, and a non-profit organization supporting survivors of sexual abuse and individuals seeking accountability for harm caused.

I completed my predoctoral internship at Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt hospitals in New York City, where I trained in general outpatient and inpatient mental health, intensive treatment for personality disorders, and at a therapeutic high school. Following that, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at a private practice specializing in the treatment of a variety of relationship and sexual concerns where I had the privilege of working alongside and learning from experts in the field.

After fellowship, I worked for seven years at the Department of Veterans Affairs as a staff psychologist providing individual, group, and couple’s therapy, as well as clinical supervision of trainees and junior colleagues. While there, I co-developed a Sexual Wellness Assessment and Intervention Clinic where I collaborated with providers from various clinics - including OB/GYN, pelvic floor physical therapy, pain, primary care, urology, and with other mental health providers - to deliver comprehensive psychological assessment, consultation, and treatment for sexual concerns.

I strongly believe that learning, integrating science into my practice, and honing my skill as a therapist is a lifelong endeavor. In addition to staying engaged with emerging scientific research and pursuing regular advanced education, I am also completing requirements for certification as a Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).