Clinical Psychologist in Colorado State, License
(2014)
Conditions & Treatments
Child and Teen Health
Children's Health
Parenting
Mental Health and Behavior
Clinical Interest for Patients
I specialize in behavioral health support for children and adolescents with celiac disease.
Care Philosophy
I am interested in pediatric behavioral health care, the quality of care for children and families, and researching new behavioral health treatments. My goal in working with each child and family is to help them feel heard and to access the best care possible.
Education & Training
Graduate Schools:
PhD, Alliant International University
(2011)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, University of Hawaii–Hilo
(2005)
Internships:
Rady Children's Hospital
(2010)
Professional Memberships
Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis, Full Member
Colorado Psychological Association, Full Member
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Division 53 of the American Psychological Association, APA Associate Member
Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association, Psychologist Member
Research & Grants
Grants
Social Justice and Healthcare Equity: Advancing Psychology Training Through an Innovative Curriculum (2023)
American Psychological Foundation, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology’s Child Mental Health in Action (CMHA) Award, $4695
Developing a model training program for Spanish-English bilingual trainees (2023)
American Psychological Foundation’s Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology II (CEMRRAT2) Task Force, $3000
Feasibility and acceptability of a pilot intervention to promote adherence in pediatric celiac disease (2022)
American Psychological Foundation, Society of Pediatric Psychology's Targeted Research Grant Award, $19605
Research interests for Patients:
My research interests include improving behavioral health services and the impact of celiac disease on children and their families, as well as addressing health and psychology training inequities.
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My many clinical interests include health behavior supports for children with complex medical conditions, such as celiac disease.