Hi! I am glad you found me.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive expertise in eating disorder treatment, spanning all levels of care—from inpatient and partial hospitalization to outpatient settings. Since 2016, I have been the psychologist for the Project ECHO Eating Disorder team (funded by the WNYCCCED Grant from New York State), where I contributes to statewide efforts to expand access to evidence-based care through collaborative, education-focused initiatives.
My clinical work is grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory, emphasizing connection, mutual empathy, and the impact of social context on psychological well-being. In my private practice, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups with a relational, trauma-informed approach.
I am is also deeply committed to prevention and early intervention, offering training to parents, educators, and healthcare providers on topics such as body image, anti-fat bias, and disordered eating—with the goal of ensuring that young people are not left to navigate these complex issues alone.
I do my best to bring a grounded and compassionate perspective to both clinical and educational work, integrating research-driven practices with a deep respect for each person's lived experience. I am the mother of three deeply feeling children who humble and challenge me (and all my psychology training) daily, and the caregiver to several pets—including Pepper, a beloved therapy dog whose calm presence, attuned sense of empathy, and endless gifts of assorted stuffed toys enrich the therapeutic environment.
“If growth is to occur in any relationship, both - or all - of the people involved have to change. ”
Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester
Research areas: intergenerational transmission of trauma, mothers and daughter relationships, complex trauma, relationship between trauma and disordered eating in minority girls and women, eating disorder symptoms in adolescents girls, mother/daughter attachment dynamics
My loyal co-worker, Pepper Walsh
Pepper is a 2 year old, English Cream Golden Retriever with a big future ahead.
Pepper is in the office with me most days. If you have allergies or believe that she would negatively impact your therapy experience, please let me know and we can meet virtually instead.

