I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with adults individually and in groups. I have worked in community-based mental health settings in three different states. Over the past 3 years, I have developed my practice conducting virtual therapy. I’ve grown to see this as a valuable and necessary form of treatment. I have treated individuals with a wide range of diagnoses and challenges including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma-related symptoms.
My therapy approach is holistic. I fully believe in the benefits of processed-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness is also a major element that is interwoven throughout my treatment. I completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher training. I incorporate and believe in the importance of somatic interventions. I've also completed a certification in Nutritional Psychology and use these theories and concepts in my therapy practice.
I have completed over 50 hours of trauma-specific training. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I and II. I recognize the impact that trauma has on all humans. I am trained in and have taught Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for over 6 years. I recognize that DBT Skills are helpful for many individuals.
Most importantly, I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is a vital element of therapy. I focus on building a trusting, beneficial relationship above all. This enables me and my clients to be honest and genuine, which helps facilitate real change and progress in therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44sc05819400
NY LCSW 087278