Expertise
Areas of Research:
  • Family systems theory and therapy;
  • Parentification; Family-of-origin adversity, trauma, and fears;
  • Culturally-tailored counseling; Racial and rural minority health and health disparities;
  • Comorbid medical conditions and mental health;
  • Primary–care physicians’ decision making; Physicians’ treatment conversations
Degrees
PhD, George Washington University, Counseling, 2003
MA, Marymount University, Psychology—Counseling, 1995
BS, University of Maryland, Psychology, 1993