Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I hold a Masters in Clinical Social Work, a long career of training and experience with a variety of treatment practice methods and diverse populations, and a certificate in psychoanalysis. I am client-centered, strength-based, and culturally diverse. I have worked in clinic settings and private practice throughout my career. I have had a physical office and intend to have one again at some point but am currently only working telehealth. I am an eclectic practitioner. I use my depth-oriented training to do my best to get to know and understand you as a whole person but I enjoy being pragmatic, solution oriented and focussing on the goal of improving ones present life in all its aspects.
In our first session, you will find I offer a safe space that is free of judgement where I can get to know and understand you and your goals as much as possible. One hour is not a lot of time to get to know a whole person but if possible, will provide you with my understanding of what you are looking for and how we can work together to reach your goals. Patients generally find me easy to talk to. I do a lot of active listening but I will do my best to help you provide the information we need.
I believe the richness of my personal and professional background gives me the ability to provide a space that helps you to feel safe to share what is most important. People come to sessions in different styles. Some come prepared with lists to stay focused. Some come as they are. Any way you come to the session, I am prepared to help you express yourself. There is no right way to start. One can always restart and feedback is welcome at all times. The more I know you, the better I can engage actively with you, providing the type of support, assistance and engagement that works for you. I have much experience helping people with their relationships, whether I see them alone or with their partner, with parenting issues, and with all experiences that make us who we are.
My ideal client is someone who tries there best to keep appointments as continuity helps a great deal, even when you don't think you have anything to talk about. My ideal client keeps me informed on how they are feeling about our work and I will check in as well. It is understandable that one doesn't always feel hopeful in the process but keeping appointments as much as possible can help because feelings are not facts. It is never clear what exact topics a client brings up, that will lead to change and progress. My ideal client does his/her best to share what is on his/her mind without judging how important it is. My experience is that most people make the progress they are looking for.
Other specialties
I identify as
Attachment-based
I use methods and techniques that resonate for you. Many if not most clients I have worked with believe that the early attachments they made in life, have a great deal to do with who they are and how they relate in the present. Understanding this together, provides a strong foundation for working on change.
Eclectic
You will be working with someone who has worked with many methods of practice and after this many years, I provide a blend that works differently for each unique person. I am able to offer you a method or blend of methods that resonates with you and you find helpful.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We exist within a context of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Understanding yours and how they serve you can help us find alternatives to those that don't serve you well.
Trauma Informed Care
Most people have had some degree of trauma in their lives often not understanding exactly what role it plays in there problems, sometimes minimizing its importance. Some times people want to let a trauma go, so they can feel they are living more fully in the present. Either way, I am here to understand and know any trauma you have ever experienced to help you decide how you want to cope with it and to resolve any way it interferes in your life.