Hello!
I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and have been working as a licensed therapist since 2007. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have since specialized in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, complicated grief situations and earned an additional license as a Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Additionally I received extensive post graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy and solution focused therapy. I teach relaxation tools: deep breathing, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, simple meditation techniques as a way to help clients decrease anxiety and sleep problems. My approach to providing therapy is client centered along with a strong sense of empathy and unconditional positive regard. In private therapy I have worked with many clients experiencing family problems, occupational problems, mid life crisis, marital/relationship issues and parenting problems. I like to bring levity and a bit of humor in sessions and I try not to take myself too seriously. However, I do take my clients and their needs very seriously. I was a late bloomer; after raising four children I returned to college and earned my MSW. Being older brings confidence and added experience to my practice. I help my clients through active listening, collaboration and mutual problem solving. I ask to give advice and try to help my clients form their own solutions through support, being present and listening to their concerns. I have found through the years that seeking help promotes healing, decreases stress and people learn to live more fulfilling lives.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC05296200