The overarching aim of my research is to improve understanding of neurobiological mechanisms of emotional functioning across development in relation to risk for depression and other affective disorders. My research approach utilizes a multi-method developmental affective science approach integrating physiological, neurobiological, behavioral, and daily life assessments (including ambulatory psychophysiology). I am currently focused on examining emotional processes transdiagnostically across using multi-method developmentally-informed approaches incorporating laboratory and daily life assessments, with current projects focused on distress disorders (NIH R01MH118218), clinical high risk for psychosis (NIH R01MH121386, SAMHSA H79SM22008), and autism spectrum disorders (NIH P50MH130947). Specifically, I am Co-Leading Project 2 of ACE investigation emotion dysregulation in daily life among autistic adults using ambulatory psychophysiology and ecological momentary assessment. Fun fact: I'm originally from New Orleans, LA. I have 2 cats and enjoy traveling and trying new foods from different cultures.
- 2015, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology (PS017868)
- 2012, PhD Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida
- 2008, MA Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida
- 2005, Master of Liberal Arts (MLA), University of Pennsylvania
- 2003, BA Psychology, University of Pennsylvania