Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
3650 Olentangy River Road, Suite 330
Columbus, OH 43214
614-293-6000
Biography
I am a clinical assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. As a clinician scientist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I'm passionate about both clinical practice and research. My work with the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative (STRIVE) allows me to directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with PTSD and suicide risk. I am the Director of our R&R program, which provides state-of-the-art psychological treatment for current service members and veterans with suicide risk and/or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to exposure to military and nonmilitary related traumatic events.
I'm committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals who have experienced trauma or are struggling with suicidal thoughts. I am trained in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (BCBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD (PE), Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and am a certified provider in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT). I provide training, consultation, and supervision in BCBT, crisis response planning, and lethal means counseling. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside with my two dogs, reading, gardening, or learning new things.
Education
- PhD: The Ohio State University
- Post-doctoral Scholar: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- MA: Boston University School of Medicine
Research Interests
- Suicide-specific treatment and intervention
- Firearms and suicide
- Qualitative methods
Current Research
To learn more about current and ongoing research, please visit the Rivet Lab homepage.
Active funding
- Department of Defense
- New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center
- Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Honors
- 2025-2027 Editorial Board, Ohio Journal of Public Health
- 2024-2025 President, Ohio Association for Trauma and Resiliency Counseling
- 2024 FAME Faculty Leadership Institute Ruberg Award
- 2024 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinical Faculty Pilot Award
- 2021 Ohio Counseling Association Dave Brooks Award