Like many people, I’ve long been fascinated by the bigger questions: what does it mean to live a good life? How does one become happy? What does fulfillment actually look like? I’ve pursued these questions formally, through academic research on positive psychology, flourishing, and how to live well within mental illness — work that’s been supported by a number of research grants and fellowships.

I believe my research makes me a better clinician, and my clinical work makes me a better researcher. Most of my week is spent in research, teaching, and clinical work at an academic institution. I reserve a small part of it for private practice — my chance to practice mental healthcare exactly as I believe it should be practiced: getting to know clients as full human beings, and making collaborative, informed decisions grounded in discussion, values, and the research literature.

I like to be transparent about how I work, so you can tell early on whether it’s a good fit. Research consistently shows that one of the strongest predictors of therapeutic success is the alliance between client and therapist — so we’ll start with a free 15-minute phone call to see if we might work well together.

I offer both individual and group care, integrating medication management with psychotherapy where it’s helpful.

On medications: trust is foundational here. You’re the expert on your body — I bring the research and clinical experience. I’ll make recommendations, but the decisions are yours, and I’m always glad to share the papers behind my thinking.

On outcomes: as a researcher, I care a lot about how we measure progress — not just symptom reduction, but flourishing and happiness too. We’ll co-select an evidence-based outcome measure together, tied to your own goals and values.

I don’t accept insurance directly and am considered an out-of-network provider. Payment is due at time of service; I’ll provide a superbill on request so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement. Sessions may also be eligible for FSA/HSA funds.