I am a clinical psychologist specializing in addictive behavior, health behavior, Motivational Interviewing, and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and an independent consultant and trainer in counseling skills for lifestyle change.
I was attracted to Motivational Interviewing for its humanistic, strengths-based approach combined with a dedication to empirical testing. In 1998 I attended an MI “trainer’s training” where I learned from MI founders William Miller and Stephen Rollnick how to present Motivational Interviewing workshops that are lively, interactive, and, most importantly, effective. As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers I keep up with the most current developments in MI research, practice, and training.
I received my Ph.D. from Rutgers University in 1993. Since then I have worked in research and applied settings. Since coming to the University of Pennsylvania in 1998, I have focused on implementing and testing MI and CBT in diverse research and community settings. I’ve been involved with projects ranging from improving cancer screening rates among at-risk patients to increasing treatment adherence among patients with alcohol-related end-stage liver disease.
For the past several years I have collaborated on studies testing the effectiveness of telephone-based continuing care for patients with alcohol and cocaine dependence, and co-authored Telephone Continuing Care Therapy for Adults, published by Hazelden in 2010.
Full CV and training references are available by request. Email me or call me at (856) 905-5261 for more information.
