Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Serious Mental Illness / Crisis, Addiction / Substance Use and 10 more.
(she/her)
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and addiction specialist with approximately eleven years of experience working in both acute and community-based settings. I work from an integrative, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed orientation with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. My practice is grounded in respect for autonomy and self-determination, with a foundation of unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgmental approach. I strive to create a therapeutic space that feels collaborative, safe, and attuned—particularly for those who may feel overwhelmed or underserved by traditional systems of care. I believe therapy can be both stabilizing and transformative: a place to develop and strengthen coping strategies while also exploring the deeper patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape our lives. My goal is to support each person in moving toward greater clarity, agency, and meaningful change, at a pace that feels right for them.
The first session will focus on information gathering and rapport building. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant history, and what you hope to get from our work together. Just as importantly, it’s an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and to see whether we feel like a good fit. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. I’ll guide the conversation, answer any questions you may have, and work with you to identify where we might begin. By the end of the session, you should have a clearer sense of the therapeutic process, some initial understanding of what you’re experiencing, and a plan for moving forward together.
I work from a relational and integrative orientation, drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices. My experience in acute settings has strengthened my ability to meet clients with compassion, flexibility, and confidence, recognizing that each individual has a unique pathway toward health and well-being. My role is to support clients throughout the therapeutic process by integrating both ego-supportive and insight-oriented approaches, tailored to their needs and goals at any given time. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in a trusting therapeutic relationship. I welcome feedback and open communication, and I strive to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their growth.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults who may be navigating a period of change, uncertainty, or feeling stuck. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, or the pressure to meet expectations that no longer fit who they are. Many of my clients are capable and high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain. They are interested in understanding themselves more deeply—not simply managing symptoms, but exploring the patterns, relationships, experiences, and beliefs that shape how they move through the world. I see a wide variety of clients with different needs and goals, including people seeking greater diagnostic clarity, support during a crisis or particularly difficult period, or help making sense of experiences that have become difficult to manage on their own. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, understand what is happening, and identify meaningful next steps. I work especially well with clients who value authenticity, self-determination, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, we can develop practical tools for coping in the present while creating space to understand the past and imagine a more meaningful future.
I use a trauma-informed approach by creating a therapeutic environment grounded in safety, trust, collaboration, and respect for each client’s autonomy. I work at a pace that feels manageable for the client and do not assume that discussing or processing past trauma is always the immediate goal of therapy. I approach thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with curiosity and without judgment, recognizing that they often develop in response to a person’s experiences and may have served an important purpose. Together, we focus on building emotional regulation, coping skills, self-awareness, and a greater sense of control and self-determination.
I use interpersonal therapy to help clients understand how their relationships and social environments can affect their emotional well-being. Together, we explore patterns in relationships, communication, boundaries, conflict, and the transitions or losses that may be contributing to current difficulties.
I use psychodynamic therapy to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that influence how they experience the world. Together, we explore how past experiences, relationships, emotions, and beliefs may shape current thoughts, behaviors, and interpersonal patterns.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and how these patterns can affect their day-to-day lives. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward more balanced and effective ways of responding to challenges.