Evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness-based stress reduction program have been demonstrated to be very effective in reducing common problems such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and disordered eating and improving quality of life for many.  Interventions are brief, problem-focused, and very cost-effective compared to traditional psychotherapies or medication.  Yet, many individuals (e.g. ethnic minorities, immigrants, elderly) do not seek or receive this quality care.  My research focuses on modifying these interventions for use among underserved and overlooked populations, addressing barriers, and improving access to such care.

Another area of research is on the mental health care inequities among individuals with Limited English Proficiency and leveraging language interpreters' role.

Office Hours

Day	Time
By appointment only

Education

Degree	Institution	Field	Dates
PhD	Rutgers University	Clinical Psychology	2003
MS	Rutgers University	Clinical Psychology	2000
BA	Hunter College-CUNY	Psychology

Areas of Expertise

• Feasibility and effectiveness of modified empirically-validated treatments and interventions for anxiety and depressive disorders for delivery in non-traditional settings
• Employment of mobile technology to improve adherence of skills use in “Stress-less at York”, a mindfulness-informed cognitive behavioral skills group I developed to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Understanding barriers and improving mental health service utilization among underserved/understudied groups
• The role of mindfulness meditation in emotion regulation, impulse control and executive function
• Death studies and emotional flexibility
• Mental health care inequities among individuals with Limited English Proficiency

Publications in Field Of Expertise

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