Professional Background
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, February, 1992.
Smith College, Northampton, MA
A.B. in psychology, May, 1982
Magna cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Maryland 3390
District of Columbia PSY1848
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice Psychologist, Bethesda, MD (1997-present); Philadelphia, PA (1992-1997).
Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, The George Washington University, (2000-2005). Supervised doctoral students on psychological assessment.
Co-Host, Raising Children Today (2002-2005). Co-hosted monthly radio program about parenting. Topics included: ADHD, sibling rivalry, divorce and blended families, postpartum depression, effective discipline.
Director, Out-Patient Services, The Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
(1996-1997). Supervised and oversaw all activities of the Out-Patient Clinic, a training clinic for 18 psychiatric residents and pre-doctoral psychology interns serving 200 outpatients.
Staff Psychologist, The Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
(1993-1996). Coordinated treatment and served as primary therapist for psychiatric inpatients on acute care unit. Supervised clinical psychology interns and graduate students in psychotherapy and psychological assessment.
Staff Psychologist, Children’s Choice, Philadelphia, PA (1992-1993). Provided psychotherapy and psychological testing at private foster care agency, treating and evaluating children with behavioral, emotional and cognitive difficulties.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association (APA)
www.apa.org
Maryland Psychological Association (MPA)
www.marylandpsychology.org
Mental Health Association of Montgomery County
www.mhamc.org
Association of Practicing Psychologists-Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties
www.apponline.org
Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net
The American Academy of Bereavement
www.bereavementacademy.org
Background