Department of Psychology - Faculty and Staff

Education 

• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno 
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno 
• B.A., Psychology, University of Arizona, Summa Cum Laude 
• B.A., Psychology, Korea University 
• APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, Stony Brook University Consortium Internship Program (SBU-CIP) 
• Postdoctoral fellowship, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies 

Courses 

• PSY 210 & 211: Research Methods and Lab 
• PSY 440: Abnormal Psychology 
• PSY 640: Psychopathology 
• PSY 751: Clinical Neuropsychology
• PSY777: Foundations of Supervision
• PSY 799: Dissertation in Psychology 
• EDFN 740: Intermediate Statistics 

Research and Clinical Interests 

My research focuses on bridging the gap between cognitive neuroscience and clinical science by applying a wide range of cutting-edge approaches including fMRI, EEG, ECG, EDA, EMG, impedance cardiograph, and computerized behavioral tasks. I seek further understanding of neurophysiological mechanisms that underlie trauma and substance use and the development of a mindfulness-based intervention to treat these conditions. As a clinical psychologist, I received extensive training in mindfulness-based approaches including acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) as well as other evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavior analysis system of psychotherapy (CBASP), and prolonged exposure for trauma.   

Research Supervision 

I am willing to serve as a chair or committee member for any of these types of projects: PSY 290, PSY 490, Honors thesis, MA thesis, Ed.S. Specialist Projects, Psy.D. dissertations.