Clinical Psychology Doctoral Intern
I approach therapy as a collaborative process that is grounded in a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I take the time to get to know each of my clients and my work with them starts from where they currently are. In our sessions, I bring compassion, curiosity, humor, and respect for my clients. I aim to create a safe space for them to explore, process, and gain insight into many of their experiences and challenges. I also work with them to cultivate healthy coping skills and build a values-driven life, even when challenges and painful emotions arise.
I encourage my clients to sit with difficult emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations rather than avoid them using tools such as mindfulness and distress tolerance skills. I also support clients explore their values in life and align their actions with those values to build a meaningful life. Overall, my therapeutic approach is one that balances warmth with honesty, depth with applicability, and acceptance with intention.
I am currently in the final year of my doctoral training in psychology at the University of St. Thomas. I have worked with clients in the mental health field for over four years and I have training in various therapeutic modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I adapt my therapeutic approach to suit each client’s unique needs, and I actively engage with each client to ensure that we’re progressing toward the goals that matter most to them.
When I’m not with my clients or working on my doctoral dissertation, I enjoy exploring different restaurants and coffee shops, staying active through yoga, indoor rock-climbing, and working out, and spending quality time with my family and friends.
For therapy: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
For psychological evaluations: To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, contact Angie Lubo, Program Specialist; alubo@canvashealth.org, (651) 251-5059.
