Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions and 7 more.
New to Grow
I work with individuals who are seeking support through life transitions, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or personal growth goals. My ideal clients are ready to explore their experiences, understand themselves more deeply, and find practical and healthy ways to navigate challenges. I provide a safe and empathetic space where you are heard and validated, walking alongside you as we collaborate on finding pathways forward. Together, we focus on your goals, build on your strengths, and support meaningful, lasting growth in your life.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is completely common to come into it with a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, or even hesitation. In our first sessions, the focus is getting to know you-at your pace and comfort level. This is a space for you to begin to share your story, discuss what has been weighing on you, and what your hopes and goals are for therapy and from me as the clinician. My role is to listen without judgement, to understand your challenges and strengths and to work alongside you in identifying your goals. We will also discuss/review how therapy works, what can be expected moving forward, and how we can best create a space that is tailored to support you. Clients are experts in their own lives and their voices, choices and values matter. Above all, the first session is about creating a sense of safety, respect, empathy, and connection.
My approach is client centered, where I strive to create a space that is safe, and supportive. I value empathy, authenticity, and building strong therapeutic relationships based on trust and collaboration. I am comfortable holding space for client's during difficult emotions and life challenges, while also recognizing when gentle, and thoughtful challenge can support growth, increase insight, and help individuals move toward their goals. I aim to balance compassion with accountability, meeting clients where they are while encouraging meaningful change.
Other specialties
I identify as
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is completely common to come into it with a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, or even hesitation. In our first sessions, the focus is getting to know you-at your pace and comfort level. This is a space for you to begin to share your story, discuss what has been weighing on you, and what your hopes and goals are for therapy and from me as the clinician. My role is to listen without judgement, to understand your challenges and strengths and to work alongside you in identifying your goals. We will also discuss/review how therapy works, what can be expected moving forward, and how we can best create a space that is tailored to support you. Clients are experts in their own lives and their voices, choices and values matter. Above all, therapy is about creating a sense of safety, respect, empathy, and connection.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
To help individuals build skills to better manage challenging emotions, coping with stress, improving relationships, and staying present in the moment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients gain insight as to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. I collaborate with clients to identify unhelpful or unbalanced thought patterns and work to build more balanced healthier ones, while also building healthier coping and behavioral strategies.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients build a different relationship with challenging thoughts and feelings instead of trying to eliminate or ignore them. We focus on what is out of the client's control while taking steps toward the things that matter most to them-values and goals. Making space for difficult thoughts and emotions but not getting stuck in them.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Is used to help clients gradually face situations or thoughts that trigger anxiety/OCD or fears instead of avoiding them or doing rituals to relieve them. This helps to reduce the power those fears have over an individual and builds confidence in one's ability to tolerate discomfort.