About

I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor based out of New York City. I have over 10 years counseling individuals and families to overcome a variety of life challenges, including parenting, school related issues and, adjusting to a variety of life challenges.
I have an expertise in supporting parents with a variety of challenges. Including but not limited to co-parenting, helping parents cope with their child’s learning/developmental challenges and, supporting parents deal with their child’s behavioral problems. Additionally, I have experience working with adolescents and young adults cope with all the life changes related to transitioning to young adults. My professional experience includes working with clients and families of varying cultures; nationality, sexual orientation and/or identity and, faiths.
My counseling style is supportive, compassionate and, solution focused. I support my clients to set realistic goals for any of life’s problems. I help clients explore and work toward solutions when they are feeling stuck in life. I help my clients develop and utilize effective coping skills to deal with life’s unexpected changes and challenges. I provide encouragement and support to make difficult but necessary changes in your life. My counseling approach includes culturally competent counseling, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution focused counseling. I will provide you counseling with strong consideration and respect of your cultural background.
Seeking help is a courageous first step and I will support you along your journey to improve the quality of your life.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Group Taxonomy Code:

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 009001 Verify NY

Practice Locations

692 Blake Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11207-4875

Phone Number: (917) 890-0391

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