About Dr. Thurston

I completed my undergraduate degree at Cornell University in 1999 and began my graduate education in the Doctoral Program for Clinical Psychology at Harvard University.  After my first year, I transferred to Binghamton University to continue working with my establish mentor on a line of research pertaining to personality disorders.  I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Binghamton University in 2006.   My Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Behavioral Interventions Program at Duke University Medical Center equipped me with intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety disorders, and Couple Therapy.  Subsequently, I was employed as a full-time psychologist within the Department of Veterans Affairs where I received Master Clinician level training in Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and extensive experience with grief counseling.  As a VA psychologist and military spouse, I gained a deep understanding of the unique needs of veterans and their families. 

Since establishing my private practice in 2013, I've helped individuals overcome challenges with trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and chronic health conditions.  Together, we've worked on improving emotion regulation, self-esteem, and relationships.  I have also worked with couples to improve communication, resolve conflict, and build intimacy.