I am a Charlotte native and attended Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, where I graduated with a B.S. in psychology.  After college, I lived in the Washington, DC area for ten years, obtaining a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Towson University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland - College Park.  Following my internship at UNC-Chapel Hill Medical School in 1987, I remained in the Triangle area for three years as Senior Staff Psychologist at the Developmental Evaluation Center in Raleigh.  From 1990 to 1996, I was employed at the Center for Mental Health of Carolinas Medical Center (now the Behavioral Health Center), where I worked with children, parents, adolescents, and families. 

I started my current practice in 1997, where I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues such as improving communication, anxiety and stress management, and other life challenges.  I have a special interest in bereavement and other types of grief and loss issues, such as serious and/or terminal illness, miscarriage, separation, divorce, pet loss, depression, and other life transitions.  I also have a special interest in wellness and positive psychology.

LICENSURE:

Licensed Psychologist

State of North Carolina  #1499

Health Service Provider-Psychologist (HSP-P)

---North Carolina Psychology Board

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

#1447230982

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

American Psychological Association

www.apa.org

North Carolina Psychological Association

---South Piedmont Representative, 1999-2001

www.ncpsychology.org

Mecklenburg Psychological Association