LICSW, 33 years of experience
New to Grow
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker, practicing independently in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and North Carolina. I earned my Master’s Degree from Boston University in 2007 and bring over 33 years of experience in social work, including 18 years providing individual, group, and family therapy. My work focuses on supporting clients through trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, and challenges related to anxiety and depression.
In our first session, you can expect a warm, collaborative introduction. We’ll explore the concerns that brought you to therapy, and you’ll have the opportunity to share your goals for treatment. Together, we will create a plan that feels supportive and achievable.
With more than three decades of experience, I consider my greatest strengths to be compassion, flexibility, and consistency. I believe that a reliable, non-judgmental environment allows clients to feel safe, open, and understood—laying the foundation for meaningful growth and healing.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor boundaries, grief and loss, and trauma. My clients are motivated to create positive change, and I am honored to walk alongside them on their journey.
I have completed Levels I, II, and III training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a trauma-informed therapy model that helps clients explore their inner world with curiosity and compassion. For the past 18 years, I have used IFS to guide clients in building stronger self-relationships and fostering deep, lasting healing from within.
I was trained in CBT at the Beck Institute and have utilized this model in therapy since 2010. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented, and evidence-based approach to treating anxiety and mood disorders. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping individuals recognize and shift unhelpful patterns. Backed by extensive research, CBT has been shown to be an effective treatment for people of all ages and a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented counseling approach that emphasizes solutions rather than problems. Instead of focusing on past difficulties or causes, I utilize SFBT to help clients identify their strengths and resources to create meaningful change. Through collaborative conversations and targeted questions, clients are guided to envision their preferred future and take small, practical steps toward achieving it.
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and resolving unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences that may be influencing current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a type of psychotherapy that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques. It is designed to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Key Principles of MBCT: Mindfulness: Paying non-judgmental attention to the present moment, including thoughts, feelings, sensations, and external environment. Cognitive Therapy: Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to mental health issues. Relapse Prevention: Developing skills to prevent relapse into depressive or anxious episodes.