Writing
I love writing about scientific and clinical concepts in way that are accessible to everyone. Check out some of my work below!
Should your therapist look like you?
Read my blog post for Gendrics here, where I explore the therapeutic pros and cons of "identity matching" - or finding a therapist that matches on identity variables that are important to you. Some questions you might ask a prospective therapist to see if they'll be a good fit, beyond sharing your identity, are:
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I’m looking for a therapist with whom I can discuss [X]. Does that feel like a good fit for your expertise?
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If something about my background comes up that you’re unfamiliar with, how would you handle that?
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Have you worked with clients who share my [X] background or experiences? What did you learn from that work?
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What does affirming care look like in your practice?
Prisons as De Facto Mental Health Institutions
I wrote an article for the Pennsylvania Psychologist Summer 2026 special issue on Crime and Punishment, linked here.
My advisor and I examine how U.S. prisons have become our nation's largest mental health institutions despite being fundamentally unequipped for that role, discuss the implications of untreated mental illness for individual well-being and public safety, and highlight practical ways psychologists can intervene.
We include a table of PA-based organizations and resources for psychologists who want to get involved in justice-focused mental health advocacy.
Social connectedness: good for the mind, and the brain?
Read our blog post for Character & Context, titled, "Is social connectedness good for the mind and the brain?"
protecting the brain with positive parenting
My advisor and I wrote a blog post for The Conversation, titled: "Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows."
Our work was also featured on Psychology Today!
