Most often, the way to feeling and doing better is to walk through the messy middle.

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Are you winning at your career, but miserable doing so? Is the stress impacting your weight, body, and health? Have you been wondering if any of it is worth it? If so, I got you.

 

My approach to treatment is to compassionately keep it real. In this work, you and I are equal partners. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am the expert in the science of change. I specialize in health psychology, and have over 20 years of experience in safe, respectful, and healthy weight management (obesity medicine). And because mind and body are one, I also address general issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges with attention (ADHD). I use evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and elements of dialectical behavioral therapy. As a trained yoga teacher, I can also integrate elements of breathing and postures, if that is of interest to you.  

 

I have lived all over the country pursuing my education. Originally from Kentucky, I received my undergraduate degree in the state from Centre College, before moving to Southern California to earn my PhD from Loma Linda University. My nationally accredited internship was in a dual residential treatment program and school district setting in Pennsylvania. My fellowship was at a pediatric rehabilitation hospital that is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine.