About

Hello,
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 18 years of experience. Over the years, I have worked with clients dealing with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, addictions and life transitions. I have worked in numerous settings, such as residential and partial hospital programs, college counseling centers as well as my private practice.

My practice is influenced by a number of counseling styles, including a Person-Centered approach, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive therapy, and Psychodymic treatment. However, I believe that I am somewhat integrative during sessions, as it is important that the counseling style meets each client’s specific needs. In my view, one of the most important aspects of therapy is providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment where the client feels comfortable, heard, accepted and understood. Therefore, I strive to meet each client exactly “where they are”, offering empathic listening as well as helping clients with building skills and resiliency. I particularly like to implement mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, focus on breath, body scan, etc. These techniques can provide decrease in one’s emotional suffering as well as better self-awareness, leading to obtaining tools, so one can cope with challenges in healthy ways. I have also received an extensive training in insight oriented treatment. I completed training in psychoanalytic therapy from the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. This approach is useful for the clients who like to “dig deeper”, and who are curious about how their past early experiences in life might impact their current patterns and behaviors.

It takes a lot of courage and strength to ask for help and I would be honored to take this journey with you. I am here to listen and to support you, so you feel empowered to build a happier and healthier life you deserve. I look forward to working with you!