My path to becoming a licensed therapist:

There’s no sugar coating this: My path originated from my early adolescent experiences as an individual in therapy myself. It revealed the depths of my curiosity about the human condition and uncovered my capabilities to appreciate the complexities of what it means to be human. I learned what it meant to “own” my story and grew a strong desire to pass this valuable sentiment along to others. I began my academic career by earning my BA in psychology at Rider University followed by my MS in mental health counseling at Long Island University. The complexity of understanding what surfaces when working with individuals who have suffered from trauma led me to expand my training by becoming a certified clinical trauma professional.

What does working with me look like?

With over 10 years of experience, I strive to create a new therapy for each of my clients. My approach is relationship-driven, which means I aim to connect with the individual sitting opposite me (or sharing my computer screen) in an effort to build a working relationship that will in itself become an agent of change. I tend to dismiss overly structured, manual-like approaches and would much rather go at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for the client. With that being said, I am here to serve as an objective observer to my clients' lives and the stories they share. Sometimes, people need assistance in examining their own assumptions and beliefs or the encouragement to develop a new and more adaptive life narrative.