Hi, I'm Dr. Dempsey—and I'm so glad you found your way here.

I'm a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and, as a PSYPACT provider, I'm able to work with clients across many states. (You can check whether yours is one of them by clicking here ) But before the credentials and training—and there's plenty of that below—I want you to know the heart of why I do this work.

Helping people find purpose, passion, balance, and a real sense of empowerment in their lives is, simply, my calling. The chance to walk beside you as you reconnect with who you truly are—and move toward the happiness, joy, and fulfillment you deserve—isn't just my job. It's a privilege I don't take lightly.

A little about my path here: I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, an APA-accredited program, with much of my early training at John Marshall Law School and DePaul University, where I provided individual and group therapy as well as assessment. I completed my APA-accredited internship at Penn State University Counseling and Psychological Services, then stayed on for a year of postdoctoral training. I'm trained as a generalist—meaning I've worked with a wide range of concerns and can support you through nearly anything you're facing—with specialized training in trauma, college student mental health, couples and relationship counseling, and care for LGBTQIA+ clients. I also provide ADHD and autism assessments for adults.

Here's something I want you to know about me: I've walked through real hardship and pain in my own life. I believe it's part of why I'm able to meet my clients' pain with such empathy and care. I've traveled my own path toward healing, and I know firsthand that it can be hard—and that it's one of the most important things you'll ever do for yourself. We can never fully know another person's experience, but I believe the ache we carry, from the past or the present, is something so many of us share. That shared humanity is why I feel so deeply for the people I work with, and why the relationship between us means so much to me.

When I committed to my own healing, it became the most meaningful thing I've ever done. It led me somewhere I never take for granted—a place where I can say I truly love myself, my life, and the people I hold close, especially my husband, our two dogs, and our two ferrets. (And yes, I already know what you're thinking: "don't ferrets smell?" With the right care routine, they smell just fine, I promise… haha.) I'm confident I can help you find your way to living as your authentic self, too.

You deserve a life that feels happy, meaningful, and yours—and I would love to help you build it. Let's talk. Your first phone consultation is free: a relaxed chance to share what's on your mind, talk through your goals, hear how I work, and ask me anything. From there, we'll decide the next step together. It would be wonderful to hear from you.