Our Team

My drive to understand and harmonize differing perspectives and philosophies started young. Raised in a bicultural home, fierce debating about divergent worldviews was the norm. I knew early on that I wanted to study ethics and the psychology with the hope of channeling my values around alleviating suffering and promoting individual agency into a profession.

Now, as a practitioner, I emphasize the integration of science, compassion, and the client’s own instinctual wisdom and personal choices into their treatment. My pursuit of continual learning inspired me to move around the country, studying at the University of Washington (BS), University of California (PhD), the National Center for PTSD in Boston and in Primary Care Settings in Salt Lake City to more fully integrate the physical and psychological domains of health. I collaborate with a range of medical disciplines to build more cohesive treatment plans. In our work together, we may use a range of evidence-based trauma treatments (PE, CPT, RO-DBT, EMDR, IFS) and Health Psychology approaches (ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy).

I am also committed to increasing access to quality healthcare, offer services in Spanish, and have sliding fee options. In addition to providing therapy for over 15 years, I teach Trauma Interventions at the University of Utah and provide expert consultation services to approach life’s difficult decisions and moral dilemmas with greater clarity and skill. I also feel honored to volunteer with No One Dies Alone, a hospice option that helps people to feel supported in their final moments of life.

Areas of specialization

• The Impact of chronic trauma and stress exposure on the body
• Perfectionism and over-control
• Moving through grief and loss
• Managing chronic illness and pain
• Coping with Life Transitions (e.g., Serious, Medical Illness, Divorce, End of Life)
• Preventing Burnout with complex and intense work demands
• Health behavior change (e.g., insomnia, exercise, eating and weight concerns)

Types of Treatment

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
• Clinical Hypnosis for Chronic Pain
• Exposure Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (I & II)
• End of Life Psychotherapy
• Internal Family Systems
• Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer
• Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy

My clinical approach is rooted in the complementary goals of reducing suffering as well as increasing a sense of meaning, resilience, and ease in life. I am experienced in working with clients who struggle with trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression, as well as those navigating challenging times in life. With advanced training in a range of evidence-based therapies to treat mood and trauma-related disorders, including CBT, DBT, CPT, and PE, I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to treatment. As a clinician, I value collaborating to create a treatment plan that best addresses your goals.
I received my Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C. and engaged in further specialized training at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, where I completed a postdoctoral fellowship focused on addiction treatment. I have also been engaged in research since my undergraduate work at Dartmouth College and have published a variety of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on mindfulness and related topics.

I can personally relate to individuals who struggle with the challenges of living with chronic pain and illness. I understand how stress can be a major factor in coping with these types of conditions. As the first point of contact, I am motivated to create an efficient and meaningful client experience at Greenwell Psychology & Consulting from start to finish. Working closely with Dr. Greenwell and Dr. Parker, I am readily available to assist our clients with scheduling, billing, and records questions.

I earned my B.S. in Biology from Boise State University in my hometown of Boise, Idaho. In my free time, I enjoy paddle boarding, camping and podcasts.