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Whether it’s difficulty sleeping, feeling stuck, or knowing you want more out of life—starts with deep, expert-level therapy. If you’ve been in therapy before but feel like you need more to truly move forward, I can help.
With years of advanced training and experience, I specialize in guiding people beyond surface-level change into real transformation. Together, we’ll uncover the deeper patterns and challenges holding you back, helping you not only sleep better but also reclaim your energy, purpose, and confidence.
My approach combines proven techniques like Mindfulness-Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Existential Psychotherapy, all designed to give you the tools for lasting change. If you're ready to take the next step and create real progress in your life, I’m here to help you make it happen.
A little about me—my journey started with a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, followed by my master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. I trained at VA Palo Alto and Stanford University for my internship and completed my postdoctoral fellowship at VA San Francisco and UCSF. I’ve had the privilege of caring for our nation’s veterans in the VA healthcare systems of Tampa and Orlando, and since 2017, I’ve been in private practice in Tampa’s Hyde Park area.
I’m licensed in Florida and New York, and with my PsyPACT credential, I can work with clients via video in 43 other states.
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
M.S. Clinical Psychology & Behavioral Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
B.S. Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
LICENSURE
Florida, PY8898
New York, 027109-01
I am authorized through PSYPACT (APIT 15076) to provide telehealth services to clients in 43 states. This means that if you live in any of the following locations, we can work together virtually:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
CERTIFICATIONS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma
RESEARCH
Baughn, D., Auerbach, S.M., & Siminoff, L.A. (2010). Roles of sex and ethnicity in procurement coordinator-family communication during the organ donation discussion. Progress in Transplantation, 20(3), 247-255. PMID 20929109
Baughn, D., Rodrigue, J.R., & Cornell, D.L. (2006). Intention to register as organ donors: A survey of adolescents obtaining their driver’s permit/license or enrolled in driver’s education. Progress in Transplantation, 16(3), 260-267. PMID 17007163
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Psychologist in Private Practice
Tampa, FL
Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
Staff Psychologist, Pre-Surgical Consultation & Rehabilitation
Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Orlando, FL
Specialize in the psychological assessment and treatment of surgical patients living with bone marrow transplant, organ transplant, weight loss surgery, cardiovascular surgery, spinal cord stimulation, plastic surgery, and gender confirmation surgery. Supervise psychology postdoctoral fellows and psychology interns.
Staff Psychologist, Primary Care Mental Health
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital & Clinics, Tampa, FL
Specialized in the brief assessment and treatment of primary care patients. Supervised psychology postdoctoral fellows and psychology interns.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Primary Care Emphasis
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center & The University of California, San Francisco
Specialized in health care team communication, primary care, HIV and Hepatitis C care, treatment of chronic pain, and women’s healthcare.
Clinical Internship, Behavioral Medicine Emphasis
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System & Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Specialized in behavioral medicine (e.g., transplant, hematology/oncology, andrology, hepatitis C, chronic pain), substance misuse, and psychiatric inpatient treatment.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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