About
I use an “eclectic approach,” which means that I draw from several treatment modalities based on the unique needs of each client. I use a Person-Centered approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. I value humor, authenticity, and empathy as key components of the therapeutic process. I believe the therapeutic relationship plays a crucial role in fostering change and serves as a corrective experience from previous negative interactive patterns. While I have specialized experience in the treatment of eating disorders and addiction, I also treat a wide variety of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and social phobia. I offer brief-treatment therapy for adjustment disorders and solution-focused therapy for helping you to cope with life transitions. Everyone’s needs are different and I will work with you to address any problems getting in your way of finding a peaceful existence. Clients have described me as warm, authentic, non-judgmental, and down to earth! I received my B.S. in Public and Community Health from Ithaca College where I focused on studying family systems and holistic perspectives on health and healing. I spent 3 years studying the art of Clinical Social Work at Fordham University in Manhattan. During my studies, I completed two internships, where I worked with diverse populations throughout New York City treating a wide variety of mental health issues in outpatient treatment settings. Once I obtained my Master’s degree, I worked at an outpatient/intensive-outpatient clinic treating substance use disorders on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. At this treatment center, I not only worked with individuals struggling with substance use themselves but also with family members and significant others of those struggling with addiction issues.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Modality
- Individuals
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- Fordham University, Master's in Clinical Social Service
- Ithaca College (Bachelor's)
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YA0400X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Addiction
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Practice Locations
600 Pine Hollow Rd Apt 4-8A
East Norwich, NY 11732-1022
Phone Number: (315) 345-5552