What should people thinking about working with you, know about you?
I consider myself an eclectic therapist who draws from both insight-oriented and skill-based therapeutic modalities. What that means is that I help my clients observe patterns in thoughts, moods, and behavior with curiosity and openness so that they can better understand themselves and what drives them. At the same time, I also aim to equip my clients with concrete skills they can use in their daily lives, whether it's a CBT skill to catch and challenge negative thinking patterns, acceptance skills to give themselves permission to be where they're at in that moment, self-soothing and grounding skills to use when anxiety is high, or interpersonal effectiveness skills to improve their relationships and better advocate for themselves.
I also consider myself a deeply empathic therapist in that I always strive for my clients to feel seen, heard, understood, and validated. I truly believe that change happens when clients feel safe and supported.
I am a New York City-based licensed clinical social worker who believes that it’s powerful and healing to have a space to be heard and supported while addressing challenges and achieving goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who want to live a happier and more satisfying and productive life. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, trying to understand their career and relationship goals, learning how best to respond to daily stress, anxiety, and challenges, and striving to improve their relationships, mental health, emotions, and self-esteem. Together, we will clarify your goals and develop insight, skills, and self-compassion.
I provide my clients with the tools and skills to better understand themselves and feel resilient, grounded, and empowered to make changes. My approach is empathic and exploratory and I draw from a combination of skills- and insight-oriented modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I received both my undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and spent several years working in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, where I treated individuals struggling with a range of mental health issues. Prior to that, I worked with individuals with chronic and progressive neurological illnesses at NYU Langone Medical Center.
You are worthy of having a safe space to be heard, nourished, and supported. I know it can be intimidating and overwhelming to be vulnerable with a stranger, but I have every confidence that this journey will be beneficial and rewarding. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss how I can come alongside you as a support and a guide.