Helping people feel more like themselves again — with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based care.

 

I know what it feels like to wonder if something is wrong with you, or if you're just not trying hard enough.

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For most of my life, I did what a lot of high-achieving people do: I compensated. I worked harder, built systems, pushed through the exhaustion of always feeling like I was running a race everyone else seemed to find easier. I earned a doctoral degree. I built a career in psychology. I raised three kids on my own. From the outside, I looked like I had it together.

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It wasn't until my late thirties that I finally had a name for what I'd been navigating my whole life.

I was diagnosed with ADHD.

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Not as a child who couldn't sit still. As a professional and a mother who had simply learned to be very good at hiding how hard everything was.

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That experience changed how I practice - and it's why I built VineStone.

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I specialize in psychological evaluations and therapy for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, autism, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. Many of my clients are outwardly capable but inwardly running on empty.

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Therapy with me is collaborative and practical. I draw from evidence-based approaches to help you understand what's getting in your way and how to move forward. We'll talk openly, think critically, and work toward meaningful change, not just symptom reduction. I believe in keeping therapy real.

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What sets me apart?

• Deep Experience: I’ve been practicing psychology since 2005, with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and specialized training in health psychology, neurodiversity, cognitive, and behavioral interventions.

• Whole-Person Focus: I consider neurological and biological processes, physical health, social and cultural factors, identity, values, and environment in determining which approach will work best.  

• Collaborative:  We will work together.  This is your therapy experience and I want to be sure you're getting the treatment you need. 

• Neurodiversity-Informed: I have a special affinity for working with neurodivergent individuals and have experience with a variety of interventions for ADHD in adults of all ages. I understand that not everyone fits into a “typical” box. I'll work with you to build systems and strategies that actually work with your brain.

• Telehealth Only, Ohio-Based: Therapy sessions are fully online, designed for convenience, privacy, and flexibility. No commute, no waiting room, just focused support — from anywhere in Ohio.

 

I’ve seen firsthand how therapy can help people reclaim their energy, restore their sense of control, and start living more fully again. If you’re ready to do the work - even if you’re not sure what that looks like yet - I’m here to walk with you through it.

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​  * It is important to note that I do not have training in specific methods for treating trauma (such as EMDR) and will often decline to treat acute traumatic reactions, chronic posttraumatic reactions, addiction, or acute suicide risk in a virtual setting.  

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My background

I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ohio, since 2011) with over 20 years of experience and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Health Psychology. In addition to my private practice, I work within a large university system in both a clinical and teaching capacity, including instruction in neuroscience and psychology, which informs how I think about the brain, behavior, and what it actually means to be neurodivergent in a world not designed for you.

 

Education & Training

University of Indianapolis: MA & Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Specialization: Health Psychology | Adult Psychology

The Ohio State University: BA in Psychology

Additional training in: Neuropsychotherapy | CBT | ACT | Motivational Interviewing | Solution-Focused Therapy | Supportive Psychotherapy | Narrative Therapy | Group Psychotherapy | ADHD in Adults

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Let's figure this out together:  If you're curious, uncertain, or just need a starting point, you're welcome to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure - just a chance to connect.

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