A bit about me …

A smiling man with brown hair and a beard, wearing a beige shirt and a dark blue vest, sitting on a gray chair with his hands clasped.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be challenging and having a partner to support you in the process is key to success. I aim to build open communication and a sense of trust with anyone working with me. Here is some information about me to help us get to know each other:

  • I grew up on a family farm in rural Iowa

  • I have been lucky to live in many places, including:

    • Des Moines, Iowa

    • London, England

    • Redlands, California

    • Carbondale, Illinois

    • Houston, Texas

    • Boston, Massachusetts

  • I have a cat named ‘Pooh Bear’

  • I am learning to play the piano

  • I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community

  • I love getting book, television and movie recommendations from people I work with - please share your latest binge!

  • I completed my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Drake University in 2013

  • I trained at Loma Linda University - School of Medicine as a Post-Baccalaureate Fellow from 2013 to 2015 where I conducted clinical trials of mindfulness interventions for stress under the mentorship of Dr. Cameron Neece

  • I completed my Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Southern Illinois University (SIU). I established an expertise in the development, maintenance, and treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as the use of mindfulness-based strategies for improving well-being

    • While at SIU, I was fortunate to train at the OCD Institute of Texas (formerly the Houston OCD Program) and the Center for OCD and Anxiety-related Disorders at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute where my interest in treatment-refractory OCD began and I developed an aptitude for individualizing treatment

  • I finished my doctoral training at McLean Hospital - Harvard Medical School from 2020 to 2021 where I treated patients across a number of clinical settings including the Behavioral Health Partial Program (BHP), the OCD Institute (OCDI), the McLean OnTrack Program for early psychosis, and served on the committee for Diversity Equity and Inclusion

  • While a Post-Doctoral Fellow at CBTeam, I designed and launched an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for people with OCD and anxiety disorders with the guidance of Dr. Jason Elias and Dr. Adam Reid

My Training

My Professional Experience

Following my graduate training, I served as the founding Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a Behavioral Therapist at CBTeam in Lexington, MA

  • As a Behavior Therapist, I provided CBT for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing OCD and anxiety symptoms. I often worked with people who have not found CBT effective in the past, or ‘treatment-refractory’ cases, and greatly enjoy this work

  • I also became certified in an empirically-supported treatment called SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Using the SPACE approach, I worked with parents and loved-ones of those with OCD and anxiety to improve the well-being and functioning of their family systems

  • As Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), I led a team of Behavior Therapists and graduate trainees implementing individualized CBT and exposure-therapy for people with moderate to severe OCD and anxiety. Outcome data from my time at CBTeam indicated that 68.7% (N = 87) of people that enrolled in our program reported clinical significant reductions in symptoms - a statistic I am very proud of. In this role, I honed my skills for tailoring treatment to maximize therapeutic gains and guiding clients to face their fears

  • I also served as a primary clinical supervisor for our staff and graduate students. In this role, I facilitated clinical rounds, taught didactics, and provided individual and group supervision to junior staff. I deeply enjoy teaching others how to deliver effective CBT and ERP and am passionate about mentoring the next generation of evidenced-based practitioners