LICSW, 10 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across medical, educational, and community settings. I hold a Master of Social Work from Boston College, where I specialized in Children, Youth, and Families, and I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent mental health. I have a special interest in neuropsychological testing and its role in guiding individualized treatment planning and support.
You can expect to review limitations to confidentiality, an interview to understand you and your needs better, and time to ask me questions if you have any.
My clinical work has included emergency and inpatient psychiatric care at Boston Children’s Hospital, integrated behavioral health in pediatric primary care, and school-based therapy. I’ve supported clients through acute crises, complex trauma, developmental neurodivergence, and emotional and behavioral challenges, always working collaboratively with families, providers, and systems to ensure holistic, coordinated care.
I bring a deep passion for both teaching and learning to my practice, and I aim to create a warm, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I lead sessions with empathy and unconditional positive regard, tailoring my approach to meet each individual’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Aspects of cognitive diffusion techniques such as "leaves on a stream," can be helpful when reframing does not feel effective.
Aspects of distress tolerance skills can be very helpful, especially for concrete thinkers (as opposed to more abstract thinkers)
I use an empathetic lens first and foremost to connect with my clients.
The way we speak to ourselves about who we are and the experiences we've had are very important!