Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Rush Medical College
Role: Administrator, Clinician and Researcher
Joined Rush in 2014
I was born and raised in the Chicago area. I went to Loyola University for undergrad and UIC for graduate schooI. I am a clinician researcher with expertise in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
I knew in high school after my first psychology class that I wanted to be a Clinical Psychologist. The brain is fascinating and I wanted to learn everything I could about how it works.
Rush wants to treat everyone that walks through their door. I want to be there to provide innovative evidenced based treatment in a community that respects everyone.
I would not be where I am without the mentorship I received. This is a complicated field to negotiate so find your mentor or sponsor and observe.
It takes a lot of time and commitment to get a PhD in psychology, but it is very rewarding to help someone at their darkest time.
I love the outdoors! I am happy anytime I can be outside whether it be walking, working in the garden or riding my bike.