Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships and 9 more.
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New to Grow
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping teens, adolescents, and adults build the skills to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, balance, and self-compassion. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, mood swings, burnout, relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, setting boundaries, trauma, grief, or harsh self-criticism, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood while learning practical tools that create lasting change. I am formally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and integrate evidence-based approaches including Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based therapy, and mindfulness to meet each client's individual needs. My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, reduce suffering, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values. My approach is holistic and collaborative. In addition to my clinical training, I am a Kripalu-trained yoga teacher, a Reiki Level I and II practitioner, and trained in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping) and Mindful Self-Compassion. These complementary practices allow me to thoughtfully incorporate mind-body approaches when they align with your goals and preferences.
Our first session is a chance to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy. We'll complete an intake assessment, explore your current concerns, and talk about the experiences, strengths, and goals that are most important to you. I'll also answer any questions you have about the therapy process and discuss how we can tailor our work to best support your needs. By the end of our session, you'll have a clearer picture of what working together can look like and the next steps in your care.
I believe therapy is most impactful when it is built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. My style is warm, curious, and direct, and I strive to create a space where you feel safe to be fully yourself. Together, we'll build on your existing strengths while developing new skills and insights that support your goals and overall well-being. I approach therapy with the belief that growth comes through greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and intentional action. Whether we're exploring long-standing patterns, navigating life's challenges, or celebrating meaningful progress, I'll meet you with curiosity, care, and honesty. My hope is that our work together helps you feel more grounded, connected to yourself, and confident in your ability to navigate whatever comes next.
They are open to learning practical skills while exploring mindfulness and other contemplative practices to support their growth. They want to deepen their self-awareness, cultivate greater self-compassion, and live with more intention rather than simply reacting to life's challenges. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship concerns, or life transitions such as starting college, beginning a new career, exploring romantic relationships, or entering parenthood.
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I identify as
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
My practice bridges the practical structure of DBT with a thoughtful, contemplative lens to support your whole self. By merging proven clinical tools with a grounded, holistic perspective, we establish a reliable path toward meaningful change. Together, we focus on creating more stability and ease in your life.
Mind-body approach
I take a mind-body approach to therapy, recognizing that emotional well-being is shaped by the connection between our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviors. Alongside evidence-based strategies, I integrate mindfulness and contemplative practices to help you better understand your internal experiences and respond to them with greater awareness and intention. This may include learning to notice how stress and emotions show up in your body, developing skills to regulate your nervous system, and practicing techniques that help you feel more grounded and present. By strengthening the connection between mind and body, therapy becomes not only a space for insight, but also an opportunity to build resilience, foster self-compassion, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is an important part of my therapeutic approach and complements the DBT skills we may practice together. In fact, mindfulness is one of the four core skill areas in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, serving as the foundation for developing greater emotional awareness and intentional action. Together, we'll practice slowing down, noticing your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with curiosity, and responding to life's challenges with greater intention rather than reacting on autopilot. This may include brief mindfulness exercises, grounding techniques, or other contemplative practices that help you feel more present and connected. Over time, these skills can strengthen self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and foster greater self-compassion both in and outside of therapy.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is an important component of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) because it helps you better understand how your mind, emotions, and behaviors work together. By learning about emotional responses, the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and the role of the nervous system, therapy can help demystify aspects of mental health and provide a clearer framework for understanding your experiences. I believe that understanding the “why” behind your thoughts, emotions, and reactions is a powerful tool for creating change. When you have a greater understanding of what is happening internally, you can begin to approach yourself with more compassion and make intentional choices rather than feeling controlled by automatic patterns. My approach to psychoeducation is collaborative, encouraging, and strengths-based, with the goal of helping you build insight, develop practical skills, and create meaningful shifts in the way you relate to yourself and others.