Position at CCPH: Associate Director for Clinical Services, Psychiatric Social Worker

Year joined UMass: 2012

Clinical Interests: Interests include working with people with substance abuse problems, self-harming behaviors, trauma, women's issues, multicultural issues, GLBT issues, children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, couples and groups, clinical supervision and training.

Education: B.A.,University of New Hampshire, 2003; M.S.W., New York University, 2006

Professional Experience: Clinician/DBT Clinician at ServiceNet Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Greenfield, MA; Senior Clinician at North Charles Institute for Addictions, Somerville, MA; Substance Abuse Services for Seniors Program Coordinator, Impact Program, Somerville, MA.

Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Memberships: National Association of Social Workers

More about me: “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending out lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.  Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”  --Brene Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.