Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions and 7 more.
(she/her)
With 18 years of experience as a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, practical support, and evidence-based care. My approach is warm, caring, and down-to-earth. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and exploring the issues that matter most to them. I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques, to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we work to develop practical skills that promote emotional regulation, healthier communication, and lasting change. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals navigate life transitions, strengthen their relationships, manage stress and anxiety, process difficult emotions, and improve their ability to communicate effectively. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to grow, I will work collaboratively with you to identify your goals and create a personalized path forward.
During our first session, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and understood. We'll take time to discuss what brought you to therapy, explore your current challenges, and identify the goals that are most important to you. Together, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs and builds on your strengths. As therapy progresses, we'll work to increase your self-awareness, identify patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and explore how past experiences may be influencing your life and relationships today. My approach is collaborative and practical. I believe that understanding the root of an issue, while also learning effective coping skills and communication strategies, creates meaningful and lasting change. Throughout the process, I will support and empower you as you work toward the life and relationships you want.
My greatest strength is building genuine, trusting relationships with my clients. I take the time to establish rapport and create an environment where you feel safe, respected, and comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling heard and understood. Once that foundation is established, I combine compassion with evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to help you better understand yourself, regulate emotions, improve communication, and develop practical skills for lasting change. My goal is to help you not only overcome current challenges but also leave therapy with tools you can continue using throughout your life.
Clients who are seeking individual therapy in order to improve their mood, self-regulation, communication skills, their relationships, and/or their overall satisfaction with life.
Other specialties
Cash - $115 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
While using CBT, I guide clients to explore the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We focus on noticing sensations in the body to better understand feelings, practicing grounding skills to manage emotions, and reframing unhelpful thoughts to foster healthier communication and self-understanding.
Eclectic
I like to combine several techniques from different modalities in therapy.
4 ratings with written reviews
December 3, 2025
She’s awesome
August 30, 2025
This was just our first session with Irma. But she felt very warm, comforting, and solution oriented. I appreciated the rules that she set in the beginning of our session i.e. one person talks at a time. I’m looking forward to what therapy can accomplish for our relationship. Irma allows for an unbiased yet understanding environment.
May 28, 2025
Irma is so kind and attentive and really "hears" me and helps me gain perspective in such a productive and loving way, and offers me solutions that fit for me. I always feel better at the end of our sessions.