Education & Background

Education
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I received my Masters Degree in Psychology in 2012 through the University of Denver and my Doctorate Degree in Psychology (Psy.D.) in 2016, also through the University of Denver. I completed my Pre-Doctoral Internship in Infant Mental Health at Tulane University School of Medicine (2015-2016), and then completed a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Infant Mental Health at Tulane University School of Medicine (2016-2018). In 2018, I joined the faculty at Tulane University as an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
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Since joining the faculty at Tulane University in 2018, I have provided direct clinical care to children, families and adults in various therapeutic setting - community mental health, child welfare, pediatric settings and outpatient settings. I have also provided consultation in pediatric settings for children 0-6, as well as in early childcare settings. In addition to direct clinical care, I provide supervision and consultation and teach various classes and lectures.
Trainings and Certifications
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Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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Circle Of Security (COS)
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Preschool PTSD Treatment (PPT) and Youth PTSD Treatment (YPT)
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Strange Situation Training (Infant Attachment Coding System)
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MacArthur Preschool Attachment Coding System Training
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Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5)
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Advanced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training (through the New Orleans Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center)
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Facilitating Dream Circles (through the Jung Center of Houston)
Professional Memberships
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American Psychological Association (APA)
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Louisiana Association for Infant Mental Health
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Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
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World Association for Infant Mental Health
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Michigan Psychological Association (MPA)
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New Orleans Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center