Anita-Yvonne completed her Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. She completed her internship training at Counseling and Consultation Service at The Ohio State University.  Anita-Yvonne is the Assistant Director for Training Programs and Multicultural Services Liaison. She is a Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Anita-Yvonne’s professional interests include: multicultural counseling and training which encompasses culture, gender, sexual orientation and other aspects of diversity; the psychology of African American women; program development and evaluation; and community level consultation and outreach. Clinical interests include understanding the impact of environmental oppression and spirituality in the healing process. Current research interests focus on academic performance and collegiate experiences.

Her counseling style reflects an African-centered philosophy which integrates transpersonal, humanistic and cognitive approaches in therapy. Anita-Yvonne is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association of Black Psychologists and the Associationof Counseling Center Training Agencies.