Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 13 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
Imagine leaving your therapy session feeling like you got exactly what was needed. What would we have talked about? Maybe you want more for yourself and something keeps getting in the way. The weight of sadness or loss feels heavier lately. Or that anxious, overwhelmed feeling is keeping you stuck. As a licensed therapist with 27 years of experience, I want to hear your story, and I am so glad you are here. I am also a parent, spouse, family member, friend, coworker and have experienced similar challenges and existential questions. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, or you just want desperately for something to change, let's work on this together. I fully believe we can all move from just coping to building capacity for more. What do you want your life to look and feel like 6 months or a year from now? What steps can be taken to get there? Let's be creative and get started.
Some clients need to brain dump everything from the start and others need to warm up to build trust. During our first meeting, you can share as much as you are comfortable as we get to know each other. I will share my experience, approach, and answer your questions. We will discuss what brings you to therapy at this time, and all the thing that you feel are impacting you. You are the expert on you; I can bring a new perspective and ideas. Each of our sessions will build based on what brings you to therapy and how you will know if you are making progress.
I do not believe that there is one "right" way to help people grow, but it all starts with a strong therapeutic relationship. That's why getting to know you and how you move through your day-to-day life is important for me to understand. I have found some people thrive with a more of a directive approach to learn new skills like what we practice in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Some benefit more in understanding the relationship between what we think, how we feel, and how it impacts our bodies. What make me different is my approach is always based on what you need, and we evaluate it as we go to determine if we need to shift our approach.
My ideal client is someone who is curious and willing to try new things. Venting can only get you so far and isn't therapy. Learning about ourselves in therapy is just one step. It's how we start applying what we learn outside of therapy that the real change can be felt and seen. Who I help: *young adults and college students making transitions *parents of children of all ages *women in midlife *migraine/chronic pain warriors *overthinkers, perfectionists, and those worried about imposture syndrome
Have you ever thought of something you wish you said or did days after a difficult moment? Learn practical ways to better tolerate distress, regulate our emotions, practice mindfulness to slow down the moment, and strengthen communication skills. Access that wise mind while in the moment to gain confidence that you can handle whatever is happening. We can accept ourselves and circumstances while still working on changing what we can.
Often times we hold emotions deep in our physical body, and talking about it isn't always enough. We can learn and practice how to access and release our emotions, in addition to, understanding the thoughts behind them.
At times we have all felt judged, afraid of being our true selves, or unsure of who we are separate from the people around us. We are all worthy of being accepted for who we really are underneath the masks we wear for others. In therapy with me, you get to set the goals and define what you want your life to look like. You also have the answers inside of you to uncover what hurts and how to repair it. My role is to give you a safe space to get wherever you want to go.