Care Philosophy
My role as an integrated care psychologist is to work in partnership with patients of all ages as a member of their primary care medical team to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I believe wellness is not a quick fix, but rather a way of living that is built on our day to day choices and behaviors. I believe in providing evidenced based treatment that addresses peoples' difficulties in real time, with practical interventions that offer noticeable relief and are compatible with their medical providers' treatment plan. My approach is a great fit for individuals who want support to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, or OCD; improve sleep; handle chronic pain; cope with grief and loss; deal with changes related to aging or caregiver stress; and increase healthy habits to achieve desired weight goals, reduce alcohol / cannabis / nicotine use, and maintain lifestyle changes to improve management of diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am passionate about integrated primary care and embracing a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient wellness. My primary goal before retirement is to introduce as many graduate students to this model of care as I possibly can, and encourage them to pursue a career as primary care psychologists, or in a closely related health psychology specialty.
Title(s)
Primary Care Clinical Psychologist
Credentials
Doctor of Psychology
Specialty
Psychology, Primary Care Psychology
Scheduling Phone Number
303-465-2323
Gender
Female
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
CU Medicine Family Medicine - Louisville
Phone: 303-465-2323 303-465-2323
Provider Information
Specialties
- Psychology (2009,2026)
- Primary Care Psychology (2022,2026)
Conditions
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Mental Health and Behavior
Chronic pain , Compliance with diabetes/cardiovascular disease lifestyle changes , Aging concerns , Anxiety / Worry / Panic Attacks , Insomnia , Change in cognitive functioning , Substance misuse , Depression , Weight management , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , Grief and loss
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and northern California before settling in the Mountain West. I studied Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish but I am far from fluent. I love learning about history and culture. I enjoy hiking, gardening, traveling, and downhill skiing in my free time.
Volunteer Activities
Parent Volunteer for Girl Scouts.
Fred's Team fundraiser for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Department
Sr. Instructor, Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA), member Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), member
Education and Training
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of California System (CA) (1993)
Graduate Schools
MSW, University of Pennsylvania (2000)
PsyD, University of the Rockies (2008)
Internships
University of Colorado (2009)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-465-2323
Referral Contact Fax
303-465-1260