Who We Are

I am a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and I work as the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.  I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My research is focused on studying mental health technologies to support Veterans, Service Members, their families, and the health care staff that treat them. I research mobile applications, virtual reality, virtual standardized patients, and other innovative approaches to improve mental health education and services. I have conducted DoD and VA funded research and focus on applied interventions that may have promise to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. I am an Army Veteran and current behavioral health officer in the Washington State Army National Guard.

Education

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2004
Pre-doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 2004
MA, Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2003
MA, Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary 2000
BA, Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 1994

Department Affiliations

Other Affiliations

VA Puget Sound Health Care System