Fernwood CBT

As a Licensed Psychologist and the Founder of Fernwood CBT, I strive to bring genuineness to my therapeutic work. My humor, creativity, and warmth help me support clients on the path to reaching their goals. Through the use of evidence-based treatments*, I have successfully helped clients address difficulties caused by various presentations of OCD (including harm OCD, scrupulosity, “just right,” perfectionism, and pedophilia OCD), generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders in clients of varying ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I also have experience working with clients diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Before completing my doctorate at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), I worked with adolescents at an alternative high school and individually with children on the autism spectrum. It was in these settings that I began to develop my passion for working with children, adolescents and young adults. In my free time, I enjoy baking intricate desserts, interior design, watching comedy, and spending time with my husband and our two cats. *I primarily practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), but I also draw from third-wave therapies such as Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Qualifications: • Licensed Psychologist, # PS019116; Pennsylvania • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), #8504, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission Education: • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine • M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine • M.A. in Psychology, Pepperdine University • B.S. in Psychology, Lehigh University Training: • Postdoctoral Fellowship: CBT Center for Anxiety & OCD, Media, PA • Predoctoral Internship: Intercommunity Action (Interact), Greenridge Counseling Center & Psycho-educational & Psychological Assessment Services (PPAS), Philadelphia, PA • Externship: Intercommunity Action, Philadelphia, PA • Externship: Cooper Learning Center (Cooper Health Medical Offices, Testing Center), Voorhees, NJ Dissertation: • The Relationship Between Stress, Cognitive Distortions, and Engagement in Self-Care on Level of Burnout in Psychology Graduate Students