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I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. I received my Masters from Rutgers University in 2007. I have been a clinical therapist for over a decade. I am also a Certified School Social Worker and can offer educational support and planning, as well as child behavior modification techniques. My focus in recent years has been working with adults, couples, and families in a clinical setting.
My priority in the beginning of therapy is building rapport with client so that they are comfortable. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.
I'm here to help any client with a willingness to explore positive change. While that looks different in terms of interventions from person to person, a basic desire to better your overall mental health is all that is needed. It is the foundation of building the therapeutic relationship and your needs will be prioritized from your first session. It's important to trust the process.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
Play Therapy
The primary goal of play therapy is to help children who might struggle with expressing themselves or verbalizing their emotions and help them self-regulate through play activities and other games and creative activities. My techniques will guide a person through play therapy in a free and safe environment where they feel most comfortable expressing themselves. Play therapists use play activities a child might enjoy from painting to dancing to board games.
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January 20, 2026
I was a little nervous and Mary put me at ease. She asked me a lot of questions to get to know me better and truly listened.