About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training in cognitive-behavioral treatments, as well as mindfulness-based therapies. I also have extensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapy that helps with exploring different parts of oneself/one’s personality. My clinical work and therapy experience focus on areas such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. However, I also enjoy working with people who need help clarifying their therapy goals, need some assistance navigating their romantic and social relationships, or want to introduce more mindfulness to their day-to-day experience.

My specialization in psychology involves working with individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from specific traumatic events or chronic, ongoing situations, particularly those that occurred during childhood.

My research and published work focuses on areas of depression, trauma, self-regulation, self-efficacy, alcohol use risk factors, and impulsivity.

On a more personal note, I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual (English and Lithuanian) and can particularly identify with the experiences of immigrating to the U.S. from Eastern Europe.

Education, Training and Experience

B.S. in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago

M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming

Pre-doctoral internship, VA San Diego Healthcare System

Postdoctoral VA Advanced Fellowship in Addictions Treatment, VA San Diego Healthcare System/University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Staff Psychologist at VA San Diego Healthcare SystemMy specialization in psychology involves working with individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from specific traumatic events or chronic, ongoing situations, particularly those that occurred during childhood.