I obtained my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2012.  My masters and dissertation projects included a primary focus on anxiety disorders within a college student population. I was lucky to have an amazing educational and immersive pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital, primarily working on an inpatient psychiatric unit for children and adolescents.  Following this, I worked at a behavioural day school in New Britain, Connecticut as a psychologist providing services to children and adolescents with severe behavioural issues.  I have extensive experience with diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment within medical, school, inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to starting Latif Psychology, I was in private practice at the Telka-Smith Psychology group for six years.  During psychotherapy, I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach, driven by the individual’s developmental level and early relationship experiences.  I also incorporate a great deal of close collaboration with parents, teachers, and outside providers so that positive skills learned in therapy can be generalized into multiple environments.