New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy to adults across New York. I specialize in perinatal and reproductive mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum experiences, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and birth-related trauma. I also support clients navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with appear capable and put together on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. I support clients who are navigating identity shifts, motherhood, relationships, and the lasting impact of trauma, often while trying to keep up with daily responsibilities. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based methods, including EMDR, to help clients feel more regulated, understand their emotional patterns, and regain a sense of steadiness and control. Therapy with me is not about fixing or pushing, but about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, be yourself, and begin to feel more like you again.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a supportive, low-pressure space where we begin by getting to know each other and what brought you to therapy. You are invited to share at your own pace, and we’ll talk through your current concerns, relevant history, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll explain how I work, answer your questions, and check in about what feels most important to focus on right now. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, grounded, and with a clearer sense of what working together could look like.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths is helping people feel safe enough to slow down and be honest about what they are carrying. I offer a calm, steady presence where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or have everything figured out. I am especially attuned to the emotional complexity of pregnancy, postpartum experiences, relationships, and major life transitions, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work in a gentle, thoughtful, and collaborative way, using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to help you better understand what is happening inside you and begin to feel more supported. Over time, clients often notice they feel more regulated, more present in their relationships, and more connected to themselves. My goal is to help you move through life with more ease, clarity, and confidence by creating safety and space for growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
One of my greatest strengths is helping people feel safe enough to slow down and be honest about what they are carrying. I offer a calm, steady presence where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or have everything figured out. I am especially attuned to the emotional complexity of pregnancy, postpartum experiences, relationships, and major life transitions, as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work in a gentle, thoughtful, and collaborative way, using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to help you better understand what is happening inside you and begin to feel more supported. Over time, clients often notice they feel more regulated, more present in their relationships, and more connected to themselves. My goal is to help you move through life with more ease, clarity, and confidence by creating safety and space for growth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies that support meaningful change.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to support clients in exploring ambivalence, strengthening motivation, and making changes that align with their values and goals.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a person-centered approach to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to guide their own growth and healing.
EMDR
I use EMDR as part of a trauma-informed, integrative approach to help clients process distressing experiences in a way that feels safe, paced, and collaborative. I am attentive to preparation and stabilization, tailoring EMDR to each client’s needs so the work supports healing without feeling overwhelming.