There are not enough places where you can come to breathe, to just be, to experience unconditional acceptance. A relationship that makes that possible creates healing each minute, each word, each glimmer of hope, connection, and self-realization.
– Angela Gunn
Why I do the work.
My passion is working with teens and adults facing concerns around relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, times of change, and identity. I was a high school educator through Teach for America prior to beginning my work as a psychologist and in this work I found my passion for making others feel heard, understood, and considered. My favorite part of the school day was outside of the larger classroom setting and instead in the smaller moments of one-on-one conversations and connections with my students. I loved making space to listen to what they had to share and show what they thought, said, or worried about was real and should be taken seriously.
In our youth we often receive mixed messages from society about how or who we should be, leaving us feeling confused, uncertain, unworthy, and alone. Unfortunately, we sometimes carry these experiences with us as we move forward, hindering our belief in ourselves. My hope, in my work as a psychologist, is to allow individuals to feel supported, connected, and worthy in their journey into and throughout adulthood. I specifically hope to help them find their strength in their distinctive perspective, worth in who they are as unique individuals, and allow their values to guide them in stepping into their power of creating a life they find worth living.
Training and Qualifications.
I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in Maryland (License #06071).
Granted by the PSYPACT Commission, I have Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) which allows me to provide Telehealth psychotherapy services to clients residing in over 40 states. Please find a list of the PSYPACT states here.
I earned my Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University where I worked at the Center Clinic supporting adults struggling with internalizing concerns. I completed my internship at Drexel University’s Counseling Center where I gained experience in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in working with college-aged young adults. Through my postdoctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Child and Family Therapy Clinic I received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in working with youth and their families.
I served as a staff member and supervisor at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Child and Family Therapy Clinic for two years specializing in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression.
Education: B.S. from Vanderbilt University; M.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University; Psy.D. from The George Washington University.