
EDUCATION & HONORS
2019 - Present
National Register of Health Service Psychologists
2006 - 2007
The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology Fellow
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Postdoctoral Award for Excellence
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Are you tired of the same relationship problems showing up with different people? Exhausted from always being the one who compromises, apologizes, or tries harder? Ready to stop walking on eggshells and start showing up as your authentic self?
I specialize in helping adults identify and change the patterns keeping them stuck in unfulfilling relationships. Together we'll explore:
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Why you attract or stay with partners who can't meet your needs
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How to set boundaries without guilt or fear
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Breaking cycles of people-pleasing and over-functioning
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Healing from codependency while staying connected to others
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Building self-confidence and trusting your own judgment
My approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with mindfulness practices and practical communication skills. I sometimes integrate insights from movies and TV shows to help illuminate patterns and possibilities - because sometimes seeing it on screen helps us see it in ourselves.
I know that change is possible. You don't have to choose between losing yourself or losing your relationships. I also treat anxiety and depression and health care professional stress and burnout.
Virtual therapy. DE, NY, PA, and all PSYPACT states. BCBS and Aetna insurance accepted.
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2011 - 2012
Mayo Clinic Caring Communication in
HealthCare Physician Educator Certification
2005 - 2006
The University of South Carolina Medical School
Psychology Residency
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William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute
Psychology Residency
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2000 - 2005
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville
MA PhD Clinical Psychology
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Scholarly and Research Incentive Fund (SARIF) Award
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1998 - 1999
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First Grade Teacher
Saint Mary's Chinese Day School
San Francisco, CA
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1995
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
BA Liberal Arts
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Wilmington DE 19803 | 302-272-5508 | vigilantevanessa1@gmail.com

