Hello and welcome!  Whether you’ve been in therapy a while or are just taking the first steps, I am happy you are on your journey of healing.

I graduated from Stony Brook University’s Master of Social Work program and spent the first 10 years of my career working in an outpatient psychiatric rehabilitation program where I helped individuals manage a wide variety of mental health conditions, substance use disorders and comorbid medical concerns.  In 2023 I shifted my career to Private Practice where I expanded my skill set to include treatment of children, teens, couples and families.  I am well versed in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-informed care.  I am thrilled to partner with Open Minded Marriage and Family Therapy to continue providing compassionate support and clinical knowledge to those seeking services.

I believe in a Person-Centered philosophy: you alone are the expert on your life and hold the power to create the changes you seek; my role is to be a supporting character in your journey. My approach to therapy is centered on holding a safe therapeutic space for my clients to heal. I am warm, compassionate, laid-back and down-to-earth. My recipe for therapy is equal parts respect, empathy and experience; a sprinkle of lighthearted humor and a whole lot of heart.

Therapy can feel intimidating at the beginning, and it is absolutely normal to have questions about the process.  Our work together is a collaborative process where we work together to find solutions, process feelings and relieve distress.  Therapy sessions- be they individual, couples or family sessions- are a place for you to unpack all that is weighing heavy on your heart that day. We will sit down together, explore what is happening for you, then strategize and practice effective tools and approaches you can use to resolve the situation.  My goal is for you to leave my office feeling a sense of relief and empowerment to create the changes you want to see!  I am excited to meet you!