Philosophy

Many of us were not taught how to manage stress effectively, causing stress to build up and lead to problems for our emotional and physical health, career, and relationships. I believe that mindfulness practice can teach us how to manage stress, gain insight into our values, and make choices that promote happiness and well-being for ourselves and others.

Approach

I help people reduce stress, clarify their values, and set and pursue goals in line with those values. My approach is:

  • person-centered and collaborative: therapy is based on your interests, needs, and strengths. We work together to set goals that are right for you.

  • relationship-focused: the therapy relationship is a key part of treatment. I emphasize active listening, open-ended questions, empathy, and warmth to help you feel heard, understood, and valued.

  • evidence-based: in addition to emphasizing a healing relationship, I use therapeutic techniques that have been shown to work in scientific studies. I consider the results of my own research and other’s research.

Evidence-based Treatments

I am extensively trained in several evidence-based treatments. These are short-term therapies that patients actively participate in to learn new coping skills. Rather than directly follow a pre-existing manual, I apply these treatments in a flexible way that is tailored to each person.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT; I am MBCT-qualified)

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Mind-body medicine

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Positive psychology

  • Motivational Interviewing

Clinical Experiences

I have worked in many different clinical settings. I currently provide mindfulness-based group therapy for patients with emotional and physical health problems at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. Please contact me if you would like to see my complete CV.

Areas of Speciality

As a Clinical Psychologist with specializations in Integrative Medicine and Behavioral Medicine, I am uniquely trained to use mindfulness approaches to help people struggling with stress and related problems. My expertise is in several areas:

  • Stress management and self-care

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Health anxiety

  • Coping with chronic medical conditions

  • Healthy lifestyle and health behavior change

  • Career stress (e.g., burnout, imposter syndrome)

  • Relationship stress and interpersonal skills