I have a bachelors degree in social work from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as well as a masters degree and community and school-based mental health counseling from Saint Bonaventure University. I have worked in the fields of social work and Mental health since 2004. My most recent work was in college health. Where I worked with students ranging in age from 16 to 70+. Working with others as they better their lives and mental health is my passion.
I approach each session with an open mind and without judgment. Creating a supportive space is very important to my work with clients and allows each session to count . I have worked with people from all walks of life and all levels of emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy sharing my skills with others and collaborating with my clients in reaching their goals. Over the last 14 years specifically in counseling , most of my sessions included Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavior approaches, however I select the most appropriate clinical approach for each of my clients.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Intellectual Disability, Midlife crisis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 007787