Interests
I am passionate about using my Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) training as a researcher and clinician to make a positive difference in the lives of families. I am particularly interested in the mental health needs of families involved with the child welfare system and evidence-based relational interventions aimed to improve well-being. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and state and AAMFT approved supervisor.
Education
- B.S. Psychology (Florida State University)
- M.Ed. Mental Health Counseling (University of North Florida)
- Ph.D. Marriage and Family Therapy (Florida State University)
Publications and Other Scholarly Activities
Published research in flagship disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals including:
- Journal of Marriage and Family
- Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
- Child Maltreatment
- Journal of Research on Adolescence
- Family Relations
Accomplishments
- Journal of Marital and Family Therapy Article of the Year Award (2020)
- Our team was awarded the U. S. President’s Volunteer Service Award — Awarded for the delivery of evidence-based parent education to local families experiencing homelessness.
- Florida State University Distinguished Teacher Award
- Florida State University Graduate Teaching Award
- Florida State University Graduate Faculty Mentor Award
- Florida State University Undergraduate Teaching Award
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy