In general, we in America live in a white normative and mono-racially defined society, and do not recognize the complexity in the development of a racial, ethnic, and cultural identity. As a result, countless people feel alienated, insecure around issues of self-identification, and frustrated with others defining, appropriating, or ascribing their identities.

My most important strength as a practitioner is my eagerness to continue to expand my depth and breadth of empirically supported treatments by supervising advanced, clinical psychology graduate students. Their exposure to cutting-edge research findings in their graduate coursework and lessons learned from previous clinical placements fosters a dynamic learning environment that allows me and my students to mutually benefit throughout our supervision relationship, allowing us to maximize our potential in helping our clients…