As a clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience in counseling, I provide treatment for a wide range of mental health issues and life transitions. I use an integrative and eclectic treatment approach to address struggles including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress, attachment difficulties, interpersonal and relationship distress, family of origin issues, chemical and behavioral addictions, and grief and loss. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, and specialize in the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma. Additionally, I have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rochester with my Bachelor's degree in Brain and Cognitive Science, and from the University of Pittsburgh with my Master's in Social Work.
It takes an ample amount of courage to take an honest look in the mirror, and even more so to be open with someone else about what you see. The fact that you're here indicates that you have what it takes to change your life for the better. It's your strengths and resilience that have gotten you this far in life, and I look forward to collaborating with you to help you harness those qualities, so that you can begin to live the life you truly want for yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Somatization
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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