Families come to me when a child or teen is struggling with the everyday effects of ADHD, anxiety, or OCD. It can be heartbreaking for parents to watch their child worry, feel scared, or feel overwhelmed by school and family demands—and hard to know how to help.
I guide families with practical, evidence-based approaches. Together, we focus on understanding, skill-building, and restoring confidence.
Providing in home therapy across the Main Line area of PA ...
... and online therapy if you live in any of these states:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
Local Roots.
National Training. Family-Centered Care.
I grew up in the Main Line and attended T/E Middle and Conestoga High School, so working with families in this community is deeply meaningful to me.
After more than a decade of advanced training across the country, I’m grateful to be back home and offering evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and parents in the Philadelphia suburbs.
My Specialties
As a licensed child psychologist, I specialize in helping families navigate:
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ADHD
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OCD
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Anxiety (generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic)
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Behavioral challenges and emotional regulation
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School stress, academic difficulties, and executive functioning
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Parent coaching and support​
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With over 15 years of clinical and research experience, I’ve supported hundreds of families in building confidence, skills, and stronger relationships.
My Background & Training
New York University (NYU)
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My work with children and teens began at NYU, where I trained at:
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The NYU Child Study Center
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The Child Mind Institute
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Specialized schools supporting children with behavior and learning challenges
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I also trained directly with Dr. Steve Kurtz, a national leader in selective mutism treatment and parent-child interventions.
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ADHD & Behavior Research
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My research career focused on improving treatments for youth with ADHD and behavior disorders. I trained at:
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The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Florida International University, where I completed my doctorate in a nationally recognized ADHD research lab led by Dr. Bill Pelham
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Residency & Fellowship
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I completed both my pre-doctoral residency and postdoctoral fellowship in child psychology at:
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University of Washington
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Seattle Children’s Hospital – Department of Psychiatry
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These years gave me extensive experience treating ADHD, anxiety, school refusal, OCD, and related challenges.
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Clinical Leadership
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At the Evidence-Based Treatment Centers of Seattle, I:
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Provided intensive therapy for children and teens with anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, and school refusal
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Developed the clinic’s first ADHD-specific assessment and treatment program
How I Work With Families
My approach blends the best of evidence-based therapy with a supportive, down-to-earth style that parents find practical and reassuring.
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Published 20+ scientific articles and book chapters on child mental health and parenting
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Special focus on effective parent coaching and research-backed behavioral strategies
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Every treatment plan is personalized to your child, your family, and what matters most to you
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My goal is to help families feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools that actually work