I have over 12 years experience providing assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and adults. I am trained in providing numerous, evidence-based therapies that are proven to help alleviate symptoms and increase quality of life in short periods of time. My area of focus is trauma and life stressors, being trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, psychodynamic as well as cognitive behavioral interventions.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Navigating after a life stressor or traumatic event can be challenging. I am here to help you and your family through the process so that you come out stronger on the other side. During our first session, I will take the time to learn more about you, your goals and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. You will also find a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental space in sharing your story.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am trained in various evidence-based modalities and will tailer therapy specifically to your needs based on the numerous interventions I am trained in. I am very culturally responsive and will incorporate clients' cultural beliefs and experiences into therapy to ensure that therapy fits your unique experience.
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Child Parent Psychotherapy
I supervised and practiced CPP while working with homeless woman and their young children who had experienced a traumatic event.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I infuse culturally responsive therapy in all my work. I am a huge pronent of making therapy work for all cultures. In my leadership roles at non-profits, I worked to adopt evidence-based interventions to be culturally responsive on a national level. I was chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for 6 years at a non-profit. Finally, I attended a graduate school that focused on training culturally responsive clinicians, the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University.
Family Therapy
I have over 12 years experience providing family therapy. Families are a integral part of our lives and having a healthy and happy families can increase our well-being tremendously.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am Nationally Certified in TF-CBT and have worked to train other professionals to utilize the intervention with fidelity. I have over 12 years experience utilizing this intervention, first being trained while in my graduate program and later becoming nationally certified. I have used the modality with numerous youth and families and observed great benefit as a result.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
I am Nationally Certified in PCIT and have used it for many years and observed great benefit to families who participate in the intervention.