APPROACH
I work with adults and adolescents who are coping with a wide variety of concerns. I'm trained and certified in various evidence based treatments. During treatment, I collaborate with all members of your treatment team (psychiatrist, medical oversight doctor, dietician) to provide comprehensive, well-rounded care.
I believe therapy is a time to explore a client's presenting concerns and for a therapist & client to work together towards the client's goals. Integrating empirically supported treatments, empathy, collaboration, validation, and teaching skills for change facilitate reaching the quality of life a client is seeking. Mindfulness practice may often be integrated into therapy. Therapy is tailored to a client's needs and goals, and is provided in a supportive and collaborative environment.
EXPERTISE HIGHLIGHTS
20+ years of expertise in providing evidence based psychotherapy to adults and adolescents
20+ years of experience in treating all forms of disordered eating
13+ years of teaching other mental health providers evidence based practice, eating disorders, clinical supervision and more
Published author of books, peer-reviewed articles, book editor, and more
CURRENT AFFILIATION AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
PREVIOUS TITLES AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Clinical Associate Professor;
Clinical Assistant Professor;
Liaison, Eating Disorder Clinic, Sports Medicine;
Liaison, Eating Disorder Clinic, Vaden Student Health Center;
Assistant Director, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
TRAINING
2008: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Stanford University, School of Medicine
2006: PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of California San Diego & San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program