Served as the primary organizational consultant to internationally recognized expert Jennifer J. Freyd, Ph.D., helping her to move from concept to launch of the Center for Institutional Courage, a 501(c)3 devoted to research and education about the role of institutions in perpetuating and counteracting psychological trauma. Guided initial vision and mission development with founding Board of Directors. As founding Executive Director, orchestrated multiple workstreams to achieve 501(c)3 status and establish the institution’s public-facing presence (including website design and development). Served as Secretary of the Board of Directors from January 2000-December 2021. Presently serve as Senior Strategic Advisor to Jennifer J. Freyd, Ph.D.

Provide long-term, insight-oriented psychotherapy to patients who live and/or work in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill. Facilitate two psychotherapy groups anchored in modern analytic principles. Create a tailored blend of psychotherapy and executive coaching services for patients who are senior leaders in their institutions (the boundaries of such arrangements are clarified in the informed consent process). Receive 7-8 hours of elective supervision per month.

Provided psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals and groups in outpatient psychiatry clinic. Developed specialty in stress management and trauma processing. Advised Training Director on a strategic plan to complete a high-stakes and timely APA self-study, which assured the internship program’s long-term sustainability. Coached healthcare providers to provide a brief substance-use intervention based on Motivational Interviewing principles. Received 2-3 hours of weekly individual and group supervision.

Provided individual and group psychotherapy to patients at state psychiatric hospital (Capital District Psychiatric Center), Veterans Affairs hospital (Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center), and outpatient psychiatry clinic (Albany Medical Center). Received 3-4 hours of weekly individual and group supervision.

Successfully defended doctoral dissertation at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium on November 11, 2016.Dissertation title: The relationship of shame-proneness to depression, self-compassion, and childhood maltreatment in a residential treatment populationDescription: This longitudinal study examined changes over time in levels of shame-proneness, depression, and self-compassion in a sample of 103 adults with childhood maltreatment histories who participated in shame-focused residential treatment. Negotiated permission from treatment center to collect original data from its client base over a 9-month period. Results indicated that, at baseline, shame-proneness was significantly and positively associated with multiple forms of childhood maltreatment and depression, as well as significantly and negatively associated with self-compassion. Decreases in shame-proneness over time were significantly associated with decreases in depression and increases in self-compassion. A history of childhood maltreatment did not predict a weaker improvement in shame-proneness over the course of treatment.Committee: Bruce Arnow, Ph.D. (Chair), Robert Wickham, Ph.D. (Statistical Advisor, Reader), and Christine Blasey Ford (Process Mentor, Statistical Advisor, and Reader up to a successful dissertation proposal)

Fulfilled teaching assistant responsibilities in lecturing, grading, and writing in the following courses: Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, and Strategic Happiness.

Provided residential clinical services to female Veterans (ages 30-65, primarily OIF/OEF/Gulf era) with chronic PTSD and multiple co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Partnered closely with interdisciplinary team to facilitate a therapeutic community milieu. Co-facilitated a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) group, a Seeking Safety group, and multiple DBT groups. Initiated and independently led a new Compassion-Focused Therapy group using evidence-based protocol. Received 3-4 hours of weekly individual and group supervision.

Conducted pilot study research on PTSD Family Coach, a mental health app designed for loved ones (primarily wives) of Veterans with PTSD. Developed participant interview guides, collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data, and collaborated on manuscript preparation. Participated in the development and testing of apps for PTSD treatment, such as PE Coach (a Prolonged Exposure therapy tool) and Trauma Recovery Coach as part of the Mobile Apps team. Worked with a multidisciplinary team to take mobile apps from conceptualization to public launch.

Provided outpatient mental health services within a residential vocational training program, serving teens and young adults (ages 16-24, primarily Hispanic and African-American clients from under-served backgrounds). Treated clients with mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, relationship challenges, school performance trouble, and violence and anger concerns. Co-led therapy groups on coping skills, healthy relationships, anger management, and assertive communication. Received 2 hours of weekly individual and group supervision.

Provided weekly individual therapy to male Veterans (primarily Vietnam era) with high rates of comorbidity, medical conditions, and psychosocial stressors. Provided treatment for individuals with PTSD, OCD, personality disorders (paranoid, borderline, narcissistic, and schizotypal types), depression, and anxiety. Participated in a 5-month ACT rotation with internationally recognized expert Robin Walser Ph.D. Co-led therapy groups on mindfulness skills and CBT for insomnia using evidence-based protocols. Received 4-5 hours of weekly individual and group supervision.

Served as the primary organizational consultant to help visionary leaders move from concept to launch of the Military Mind-Body Health Consortium, a 501(c)3 created to improve access to empirically supported mind-body modalities within military communities. Secured $54,000 grant from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to seed the organization. Key project advisors included internationally recognized experts Bessel van der Kolk Ph.D., Jon Kabat- Zinn Ph.D., and Richard Miller Ph.D.

Helped facilitate twice-weekly yoga classes for service members with limb amputations.

Provided executive coaching to leaders from a strengths-based perspective.

Led key research initiatives and guided the outcomes of 3-6 direct reports. Supported Fortune 500 executive clients (e.g., Coca-Cola, Best Buy, Colgate-Palmolive) in interpreting research findings and adopting new business practices. Delivered on-site workshops to executive audiences in the United States, Europe, and South Africa. As of October 2010, provided relevant services as a part-time contractor.

Managed 2 global research teams of 20 employees total, including 4 first-line staff managers, in North America, Europe, and India. Navigated the team through significant change periods, including a global business reorganization.

Wrote and edited original research briefs for executive clients.

Edited business deliverables (books, presentations, meeting materials) for senior researchers within the organization.