About

I’m so happy you were able to take this step forward! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State. I have been practicing for almost 8 years in a variety of settings, including residential facilities, private practice offices, schools, and the community. I am educated primarily to work with family systems, including extensive knowledge regarding intimate relationships. Most of my experience is working with kids and teenagers, as well as their families. I also have training and education around parenting, the difficulties, and emotions involved and helpful skills and techniques. I work from two main theories of therapy, including Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Using Attachment theory basically means I am curious about your family and friend support so I can better understand how you grew up, the important people in your life, and how they contribute to your success. As for Cognitive Behavioral theory, I prefer working with the techniques in this theory, as they are easy to learn and can be used at home in your daily life, helping you build better patterns. Generally, I am also interested in all the different systems of your life, as I believe they impact each other. I definitely want all clients to be able to lead their own journeys in treatment, and so I will look to you to provide goals and objectives. I view your role as the leader on this journey, and my role as the guide, helping provide all the potential pathway options. My initial goal is to always build a strong relationship with each client so that treatment can be tailored to your specific needs. I work from a very collaborative perspective and so I will work hard to make sure treatment is how you envisioned. I want to make sure all clients receive the care they need, so I am always open to feedback from clients on what might work for them. I truly want what is best for all my clients, as I always want everyone to feel whole and full of life. Thank you for reading.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Master's in Child, Youth and Family Studies
  • State University of New York, New Paltz (Bachelor's)

Years in Practice

6 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 001425 Verify NY

Practice Locations

635 James St Ste 1

Syracuse, NY 13203-2661

Phone Number: (315) 901-2253

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