Philosophy of Care

Dr. Overstreet believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship coupled with evidence-based treatment, and she has seen first-hand how dialectical behavior therapy can change - and even save - lives. Her goal is to work with both adolescents and their families to make lasting changes that result in fewer hospitalizations, improved family relationships, and the development of a life-worth-living. Dr. Overstreet helps her patients develop healthy coping skills, balance acceptance and change, and live according to their values. In her free time, Dr. Overstreet enjoys singing in choir, reading, baking, and spending time with her cat, Dobby.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Overstreet is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist who specializes in working with teens who struggle with emotion dysregulation, as well as their families. She typically works with adolescents who engage in self-harming behaviors and/or have chronic suicidality. Dr. Overstreet utilizes dialectical behavior therapy, a modality in which she has several advanced trainings and more than a decade of clinical experience.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Overstreet has a strong interest in teaching and supervising. She is the training director for the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Training Program, and she also offers therapy supervision for psychiatry fellows.

Division

Clinical Psychologist

Center/Program Affiliation

Children's Behavioral Health Center