LCSW, 25 years of experience
I am a NYS, VT, and FL Licensed Clinical Social Worker and life coach with over 25 years of experience, passionate toward helping individuals live their lives authentically. I've assisted women challenged with anxiety and depression, managing life-changes, and those who felt they've lost direction in their life. We will discover your goals and identify the barriers that have been interfering with your ability to live authentically.
Utilizing solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapies, and more, I help individuals gain awareness, learn, and implement tools and strategies that lead to personal growth and fulfillment. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into these and other challenges you may be experiencing, discover your goals and identify the barriers that have been interfering with you day-to-day life.
I am passionate toward helping individuals live their lives authentically. I’m experienced with assisting others challenged with anxiety, managing life-transitions, and helping those who feel lost and seeking assistance figuring this out. I provide a safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts, feelings, dreams and desires. I've assisted women challenged with anxiety and depression, managing life-changes, and those who felt they've lost direction in their life. We will discover your goals and identify the barriers that have been interfering with your ability to live authentically.
I’m experienced with assisting others challenged with anxiety, managing life-transitions, and helping those who feel lost and seeking assistance figuring this out.
As a therapist using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I find it effective in helping clients embrace their thoughts and feelings without judgment, which fosters greater psychological flexibility. In practice, I guide clients through mindfulness exercises and value-based goal setting, encouraging them to take committed actions aligned with their values despite discomfort. This approach empowers clients to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives, even in the face of challenges.
As a therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I appreciate its structured approach to identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. In my practice, I work with clients to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier behaviors through practical exercises and homework assignments. This method consistently helps clients achieve significant improvements in their mood and coping skills.
As a therapist using Solution-Focused Brief Treatment (SFBT), I enjoy its positive and goal-oriented approach that empowers clients to create immediate, practical solutions. In my practice, I help clients identify their strengths and resources, setting clear, achievable goals and using scaling questions to measure progress. This method often leads to rapid improvements and boosts clients' confidence in their ability to overcome challenges.
As a therapist using Mindfulness-Based Therapy, I find it effective in helping clients develop greater awareness and acceptance of their present experiences, which reduces stress and enhances emotional regulation. In my practice, I guide clients through mindfulness exercises such as meditation and deep breathing, encouraging them to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment. This approach helps clients manage anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges by fostering a calm and accepting mindset.