About Me
I'm a clinical psychologist at University of Vermont Medical Center specializing in psychology/oncology. My research interests include health psychology, stress management and resilience, caregiver support and grief.
As a cancer survivor, I bring a unique perspective to the work of psycho/oncology. Going back to school after my first cancer diagnosis allowed me to utilize what I learned from my own experience and to build a program of support for cancer patients in my community. I feel deeply that sharing my experience is beneficial to other individuals.
I love helping people during this time of distress and providing them with support. I have been honored to speak at a number of patient education and medical forums and feel that sharing the understanding that psychological distress during a cancer diagnosis can be helped is essential. I am also proud of my work on the board of a number of cancer organizations as I use my voice to build support for cancer patients.
My goal is to help people feel less alone with the cancer diagnosis and to help them utilize the coping strategies that are best for them during this difficult process. The effects of this diagnosis can be felt by the entire family, so I also focus on the needs of the caregivers and family members. I believe communication is key and work to help individuals find their voice in the medical setting as well as in their personal environment, work, home and community.
My goal is to help people feel less alone with the cancer diagnosis and to help them utilize the coping strategies that are best for them during this difficult process.
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My Locations
111 Colchester Avenue
Main Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 2
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Essential Plan and Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Medicare — Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Experience
- Health Psychology
- Stress Management and Resilience
- Caregiver Support
- Grief