She began studies in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis in Milan, Italy, in 1996. Her interests have included empirical investigations of attachment theory in both theoretical and clinical settings. She devotes almost her entire practice to psychoanalytically informed individual therapy of adults. With less frequency, she assists individuals, couples, and attorneys with psychological assessments, in the context of custody cases. She also supervises doctoral practicum students and interns at Fairfax Hospital. She is a past president of CORand is currently a member of COR’s Board of Directors.