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My Biography

I am thrilled to be working with a group of individuals who care about their patients and one another. The Child and Family Team is dedicated to the use of best practices and evidence-based treatment approaches in providing services to a broad spectrum of members. I enjoy the diverse patient population, and I have the convenience of serving the same community that I call home. I knew from an early age that I wanted to spend my days working with children and adolescents. As time went on, I developed an interest in health care. Becoming a clinical child psychologist became my dream and my passion.

The efficiency with which we are able to see patients, document visits, and communicate with other providers in the system is one of the best aspects of the Kaiser’s health care model. Health Connect, our electronic records tool, enables me to review a patient’s medical history at a glance. I can also read notes from other providers on the patient’s care team. I think patients also appreciate the broad array of groups and educational classes that our medical center offers.

What I enjoy most in my day is relieving children and parents’ concerns as we work through the issues that brought them to my office. My special interest is in working with adolescents, with an emphasis on issues around developmental and family systems. In the clinic, I facilitate anger and anxiety management groups, as well as co-facilitate Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an early intervention therapy for children between the ages of 2 and 8 years and their parents.

In order to “live well and thrive,” a healthy diet and regular exercise are parts of my daily routine. I also believe that laughter is an important component of any healthy lifestyle. Trying to see the glass as half-full rather than half-empty goes a long way towards reducing stress and increasing a sense of well-being. In my spare time, I love to run by the bay, enjoy San Francisco’s numerous festivals and events, cook, read, and shop!

Undergraduate Education: BA in Psychology, McGill University
Graduate Education: MA and PhD in Psychology, York University PSY 21748
Professional Affiliations: American Psychological Association
Began Practice: 2008
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2008

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