About

Approach to Treatment
- Mindfulness-Based interventions and principles
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
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
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., 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.