Every family has a story worth strengthening and

I would be honored to be part of yours."

— Dr. Adwoa

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MY MISSION

My mission is to walk alongside families, couples, children, and individuals doing the extraordinary, often invisible work of living well — especially families navigating the profound demands of raising a child with disability, medical complexity, or neurodivergence. I bring doctoral-level expertise, genuine compassion, and deep respect to every person I serve — including the caregiving parents, the couples under strain, the siblings whose needs are often quietly invisible, and the children at the heart of it all.

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MY STORY

I came to this work because I believe families deserve more than survival. They deserve to truly thrive — in their health, their relationships, and their daily lives.

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That belief was shaped by five years as a Research Scientist at Cornell University — one of the world's most prestigious research institutions — leading studies devoted to the health and well-being of families. That work continues to guide my practice today as a Professor of Psychology and in my boutique practice specializing in families navigating disability, medical complexity, and neurodivergence.

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My work is grounded in evidence-based science, whole family care, and a deep faith that every family has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.

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I am also a mother who has navigated the journey of raising a child with medical complexity — and that lived experience shapes every family I am honored to serve.

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Weaving together health psychology research, marriage and family principles, and a deep respect for every family's unique story, culture, and faith. I do not look at challenges in isolation. I look at the whole person, the whole family, and the whole life — because true well-being is never just about one thing. It is about everything working together.

My work honors the strength already inside every family I serve — and builds on it intentionally, compassionately, and practically.

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Every consultation, every conversation, and every recommendation is tailored to where your family is right now — and where you want to be. My work is grounded in evidence-based science, whole family care, and a deep faith that every family has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.

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CREDENTIALS

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Psychology

• PhD in Psychology — Health Psychology Specialization

• Seven years of research devoted to the health and well-being of families and children

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Marriage & Family Therapy

• MFT-C — Marriage and Family Therapy Candidate

• Medical Family Therapy—COAMFTE Accredited Program

• Pursuing Licensure

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Specialized Training

• TR-EAT Certified — Pediatric Feeding

 

Research & Academic Experience

• Research Scientist — Cornell University (5 years) Leading doctoral level studies

focused on the health and well-being of families

• Professor of Psychology (current)

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Practice

• Family Consultations (current)

• Marriage & Family Psychotherapy & Medical Family Therapy services offered upon licensure

in multiple states (more information coming soon).

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Pediatric & Family Health Psychology

• Marriage & Family Therapy | Medical Family Therapy

• Medical Complexity & Neurodivergence (Autism, IDD, ADHD, etc.)

• Disability & Developmental Disorders

• Caregiver & Family Well-Being

• Parent & Sibling Support

• Couples & Relationship Health

• Food Psychology & Eating Behaviors

• Child & Adolescent Well-Being

• Sibling Support & Family Impact

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AFFILIATIONS

I am an active member of leading professional associations committed to excellence, ethics, and evidence-based practice:

• American Psychological Association

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• National Council on Family Relations

• Society for Health Psychology

• Psychology Today Verified Provider

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FAITH & VALUES

My work is rooted in a deep faith that every family has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.

I believe in the dignity and worth of every person I serve — meeting each family with compassion, cultural respect, and the conviction that lasting change is always possible.

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Faith is not separate from my work. It is the foundation of it.

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A COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES

I am currently accepting new consultation clients — especially families navigating disability, medical complexity, and neurodivergence — and would be honored to support your family. Whether you are just beginning to seek support or have been navigating challenges for years — you have already taken the first step by being here.

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You do not have to do this alone.

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