Research, Writing & Invited Talks
Selected academic publications, invited presentations, and public scholarship addressing mental health issues and interventions.
Academic Publications
Time-Limited Model of an Evidence-Based Telemental Health Intervention in a Graduate Student Mental Health Program (2026)
Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Peer-reviewed publication presenting an evidence-based, time-limited telemental health model and its impact on clinical outcomes within a graduate student mental health program.
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentation — Union Square Practice & Strata Performance (2026)
“Transforming Self-Criticism in Perfectionism: Shame-Informed Strategies for Sustainable Excellence.”
Invited talk examining shame-informed clinical strategies that help transform perfectionism from a barrier into a catalyst for insight, resilience, and sustainable excellence.
Published Essays and Articles
From Suffering to Empowerment: Improving Our Relationship with Shame in the Pursuit of Excellence (2026)
Union Square Practice.
Public scholarship piece examining shame's role in perfectionism and how coping flexibility can make the pursuit of excellence more sustainable and less tied to fear of mistakes.
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After Birth: Finding Rhythm Through New Rituals (2026)
The Mindful Word.
Public scholarship piece exploring the transformations of new motherhood and how rhythm can be rediscovered through daily rituals, music, and breath.
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When to Announce Your Pregnancy: What the Research Says (2026)
Psychology Today.
Public scholarship piece examining the psychological, medical, and social factors that shape decisions about when to disclose a pregnancy, including miscarriage risk, social support, and workplace considerations.
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Exercise as Play: Movement, Mindfulness, and Mental Health (2026)
The Mindful Word.
Public scholarship piece examining how playful movement and embodied awareness can support emotional wellbeing and mental health.
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The Camino de Santiago: a Path Towards Mindfulness (2025)
The Mindful Word.
Reflective article exploring pilgrimage, mindfulness, and the psychological benefits of intentional movement and contemplative practice.
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Media Features
How Exercise Boosts Mental Health: Science-Backed Benefits, Explained (2026)
Nike.
Quoted as a clinical expert in this article on the mental health benefits of exercise, including its effects on mood, stress, anxiety, and overall wellbeing.
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Understanding and Overcoming Unhealthy Perfectionism (2025)
Beverly Hills Courier.
Discussion highlighting clinical perspectives on perfectionism, self-criticism, and healthier psychological functioning.
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