Overview
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in empirically supported evaluation and treatment of psychiatric and behavioral disorders across the lifespan. I offer a range of psychological interventions including parent behavior management training and academic skills training for youth and families impacted by ADHD and developmental disorders, as well as cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) for adults with a range of psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, mood disorders and anxiety.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2023 - Present
Psychiatry, Child & Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Director of Appointments, Promotions and Tenure in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2025 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Sleep and fatigue complaints during pregnancy versus perinatal depression: Impact on toddler cognition.
Journal Article J Affect Disord · January 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: Sleep and fatigue complaints during pregnancy may increase risk for cognitive impairment among offspring, yet this relationship is difficult to disentangle from related risk factors such as perinatal depression. This longitudinal study examined ... Full text Link to item CiteEffects of initial nicotine exposure on cognition and nicotine reinforcement among non-smoking young adults with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Journal Article J Psychopharmacol · July 2025 BACKGROUND: People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) use nicotine products at higher rates than those without. Greater initial sensitivity to nicotine's cognitive effects may explain this association. AIMS: This study examined associatio ... Full text Link to item CiteImproving sleep regularity and timing to prevent cognitive decline in older women: in search of evidence for efficacy and sufficiency.
Journal Article Sleep · June 13, 2025 Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Advancing Identification of Circadian Delay in ADHD Youth: Associations with Clinical Heterogeneity and Cognition
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2025 - 2029Preschool Attention and Sleep Support (PASS): A Telehealth Intervention for Children at Risk for ADHD
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2023 - 2027Sustainable Habits for Encouraging Even Teen Sleep (SHEETS): A Digital Intervention to Enhance Sleep Regularity and Psychiatric Health in Adolescents
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2022 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Colorado, Boulder ·
2014
Ph.D.