About Dr. Dean

I’ve been curious about people since I was a kid.

I developed a natural curiosity beginning in my childhood for who people were and how their circumstances affected their lives.

My grandma used to run a corner store in her small town. As a kid, I watched her connect with her customers with genuine empathy. She was always drawn to helping others in need.

I learned from her the values of connection, compassion, and relationship with others.

I’ve had two other careers, but they were based on a life that didn’t reflect my true values.

So, I returned to my roots and channeled the lessons I learned from my grandmother into my present career as a psychologist.

Some of my education and training…

I earned my master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Chatham University. The university’s focus on sustainability and well-being is rooted in its most famous alumna, Rachel Carson. She said, “There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature –the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”

So, it’s no surprise that I’ll bring this perspective into my work with you. I want to make sure the changes you make are sustainable and promote your well-being.

I’ve completed a behavioral medicine doctoral internship in rural West Virginia, two post-doctoral internships in behavioral medicine in West Virginia, and another in obsessive-compulsive disorder in Pittsburgh, PA. Following my education, I have worked in a variety of mental health and medical settings.