I earned my doctorate degree in School Psychology from the University of Utah. Over the past 20 years, I have worked directly with neurodivergent individuals and their families in a variety of capacities. My graduate training was focused on psychological assessment with children and adolescents. During my doctoral training, I worked as a research assistant at the autism research program, researching outcomes aimed at improving the lives of autistic individuals. I participated in the prestigious Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program as an Autism-Enhanced Trainee. After graduation, I completed the APA-accredited pre- doctoral internship program at The Children’s Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since that time, I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, public schools, and residential therapy programs. Upon moving to Portland, I worked at MindSights and also ran my own private practice, Empower Psychological Services. I am thrilled to again be a part of the team at MindSights. I enjoy being a part of the supportive and thriving community and benefit from active collaboration with other professionals.

My work is focused on empowering neurodivergent individuals, and as such, the work of neurodivergent self-advocates and psychologists is at the forefront of my own ongoing learning and development. Over the past five years, I have also taken a leadership role through presenting at national conferences, offering training and consultation for other professionals, and supervising doctoral students in their practicum experiences. Part of my role at MindSights is to support the professional development of other clinicians, specifically in their approach to autism evaluation. In addition to assessing for autism and ADHD, some of the other areas I frequently assess include learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma and traumatic stress.

It is important to me that each client feels safe, seen, and supported during the evaluation process. I value an affirming and individualized approach to psychological evaluation and consider the assessment process as an opportunity for empowerment. As a collaborator in the evaluation process, I work with children, teens, and their families to better understand their learning style, strengths, and challenges. Regardless of diagnosis, it is always my goal that the evaluation process leads to increased clarity, compassion, and individualized, evidence-based recommendations.