Hello! I am a clinical psychologist, teacher, and writer. I am an expert in motivational interviewing, child and adolescent psychology, serious mental illness treatment, and integrating behavioral health and primary care.
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Selected Work
I bring complex behavioral science to professional and popular audiences through engaging writing, video, and presentations. I believe that information about important topics like mental health treatment and substance use prevention should be accessible to the people who need it most. Browse a sample of projects below.
Hopestream Podcast with Brenda Zane
I appear on a lot of podcasts - this is one of my favorite interviews with one of my favorite hosts. We talked about families going through addiction and how motivational interviewing can offer some peace amidst the a whirlwind of grief and confusion.
The School of Hard Talks Online
The School of Hard Talks Online is an interactive e-course that teaches the philosophy and skills of motivational interviewing to parents of teens and young adults.
The School of Hard Talks - THE BOOK!
Check out my book! It is fun to read and will give you ideas to try right away. Available wherever books are sold.
Motivational Interviewing for Families @ NAMI NYC
Watch me teach motivational interviewing skills to attendees and shares my research findings on motivational interviewing for loved ones.
Coordinated Specialty Care for Early Psychosis in Massachusetts
This white paper describes how to approach first episode psychosis care provision, specific evidence-based practices, and tools for program evaluation.