Clinical Credentials & Professional Impact
Honors & Professional Recognition
2026 Vice President Candidate (Nominated) | National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – New York State Chapter: Approved by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CNLI) to run for the Chapter Vice Presidency.
2025 Recognition of Excellence in Social Work | Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS): Awarded for clinical leadership and innovation in developing the U-Model™ framework.
2025 Outstanding Service Award |
A Home Within: Recognized for the development of trauma-responsive CE curricula for foster youth clinicians.
2020 - 2025 Military Coin of Excellence & Service Rewards | Presented by various U.S. military bases for outstanding clinical service, trauma-responsive care, and leadership in promoting clinician resilience and mental health resources within military communities.
Golden Key International Honour Society Inductee: Recognized for ranking in the top 15% of doctoral graduates at California Southern University.
Curriculum Vitae (Abridged)
Academic Foundations
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) | California Southern University (2022)
Focus: Clinical Psychology & Attachment Theory (Summa Cum Laude)
Honors: Inductee, Golden Key International Honour Society (Top 15% of graduates)
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) | Fordham University (2009)
Specialization: Research Methodology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Thomas Edison State University (2006)
Major: Social Science / History
Honors: Arnold Fletcher Award for Exceptional Achievement
Licensure & Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.): New York, Virginia, Florida.
- Qualified LCSW Supervisor: Florida (2025–Present).
- IFS Level 1 Trained: Internal Family Systems Institute.
- M-RAS: Master-Level Registered Addiction Specialist.
Clinical & Supervisory Experience
Private Practice Clinician (2009 - Present): Maintains an active caseload delivering trauma-informed therapy to 500+ clients.
Integrative Treatment Success: Achieved 70–85% reported symptom improvement through the application of IFS, ACT, the U-Model™, and Polyvagal approaches.
Clinical Consultation: Provides individual, dyadic, and group consultation to 100+ clinicians on complex PTSD, moral injury, and secondary trauma.
IFS Institute Program Assistant (2025–Present): Facilitated approximately 160 hours of program delivery across Level 1 IFS trainings, providing case consultation and experiential facilitation for mental health professionals.
Institutional Leadership & Training
Program Assistant, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute (2025–Present): Mentoring and supporting clinicians across Level 1 IFS trainings, providing case consultation, and experiential facilitation.
Founder & Lead Instructor, Edery House Press: ASWB ACE Provider (APA, NBCC approved). Developed accredited curricula, including the U-Model™ Master Class and IFS + ACT Integration Intensive, training 780+ licensed clinicians.
CE Instructor, A Home Within (2024 - Present): Developed trauma-responsive curricula for volunteer clinicians supporting foster youth.
Professional Appointments & Leadership
- Abstract Reviewer, NASW National Conference (2026).
- Grant Reviewer, ACBS Foundation (2024–Present).
- Peer Reviewer, Journal of Mental Health and Well-Being
- Scholarly Impact: Author of 10+ peer-reviewed articles on trauma and attachment, cited in 172 scholarly papers.
2026 NASW National Conference: Appointed as a Technical Abstract Reviewer, evaluating scholarly submissions to ensure clinical rigor and alignment with the conference's trauma-informed objectives.
Military Command (OCONUS/CONUS): Provide high-level briefings on clinical excellence and service delivery models.
ACBS Foundation: Grant Reviewer, assessing research proposals for scientific merit and alignment with contextual behavioral science.
A Home Within: Lead Continuing Education Instructor responsible for the architectural design and delivery of accredited trauma-responsive curricula for licensed professionals, with a consistent instructional presence and scheduled programming.
IFS Institute (2025–Present): Program Assistant, facilitating clinical training and ethical application for Level 1 trainees.
Academic Service & Peer Review
Grant Reviewer | Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) Foundation (2024–Present)
In my role as a Grant Reviewer, I evaluate research proposals at the intersection of Contextual Behavioral Science (CBS) and real-world clinical application. Rather than just checking boxes, I provide detailed, actionable feedback that pushes the boundaries of mental health research. My focus is on helping scholars refine their methodology to ensure their findings can be translated into effective, evidence-based tools for the clinicians actually doing the work.
Conference Planning & Scientific Contribution
I serve as a recurring member of the international and national review committees for the field’s most influential gatherings. In this capacity, I curate the research agenda by evaluating oral and poster presentations, ensuring that selected scholarship maintains the highest standards of clinical rigor and process-based innovation.
- 2026 NASW National Conference (Washington, D.C.): Appointed as a Technical Abstract Reviewer, evaluating nationwide scholarly submissions to ensure clinical rigor and alignment with the national conference’s trauma-informed objectives.
- 2026 ACBS World Conference (Lyon, France): Technical Reviewer for the International Scientific Committee, evaluating research submissions for the upcoming global gathering.
- 2025 ACBS World Conference (New Orleans, USA): Scientific Reviewer for the World Conference program.
- 2024 ACBS World Conference (Buenos Aires, Argentina): Peer Reviewer for global CBS research and clinical abstracts.
- 2023 ACBS World Conference (Nicosia, Cyprus): Ad Hoc Reviewer for specialized clinical presentations.
International Thesis & Journal Peer Review
I am invited to provide technical oversight for scholarly publications and advanced research degrees, ensuring that emerging data meet the rigorous standards of our field.
Macquarie University (Australia): Invited Reviewer for a Master of Research thesis (Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences) exploring the mediating role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in childhood trauma and psychosis.
University of Swansea (UK): Clinical Consultant and Reviewer for an ACT-based mobile health application tailored for military veterans navigating PTSD and gambling disorders.
Journal Peer Review: Journal of Mental Health and Well-Being (Academia.edu) and Journal of Education, Society, and Behavioral Science.
Military Leadership & Advocacy
Military in ACBS Special Interest Group (SIG): Served as Member at Large (2023), advocating for veteran-specific CBS initiatives and expanding the reach of military-focused mental health support globally.
Primary Publications
- Between Self and Parts: A 30-Day Journey with The U-Model™ (Edery House Press, 2025).
- Trauma and Transformation: A 12-Step Guide (2013).
- "Disorganized Attachment Style," EC Psychology and Psychiatry (2023).
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) – Military SIG
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Inaugural Member, IFS Consultation Collective
Clinical Contact & Resources
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