LPC, 9 years of experience
Hello! I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a passion for helping individuals navigate through life's challenges. I obtained my master's degree in counseling from Montclair State University, and I'm licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I have received specialized training in various areas, including obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to therapy, where the client and therapist work together to identify goals and develop a treatment plan. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each client. I draw from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and exposure response prevention. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, hiking, and doing home DIY projects. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your path to wellness.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. My goal is to provide compassionate and supportive guidance that helps my clients achieve their therapeutic goals and renew their sense of hope for the future.
I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment, where clients can feel heard, validated, and empowered. My goal is to help clients build resilience, improve their coping skills, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation, and I feel honored to be a part of my client's journey towards healing.
I love working with adults of all ages who have an interest in therapy, but have yet to take that step to see how therapy can help support them in their current life stage. My clients are highly motivated to improve, but may be hesitant based on past experiences or lack of tools needed to work towards their treatment goals. They often feel anxious or spend more time than is helpful thinking about the past or the future rather than living in the present where they prefer to be. I truly apologize, but I am not offering couples therapy at this time.
Use CBT to help foster cognitive flexibility aimed to target depression and anxiety symptoms.
Utilize ERP to treat OCD and Anxiety through creating individualized hierarchies aimed to gradually face fears and encounter avoidant behavior.
When facing challenging situations, ACT can be a helpful method to help accept thoughts and feelings without judgement instead of trying to avoid or control them. Supports making valued aligned decisions.
Commonly helpful when facing a peer conflict, school challenge, or other adjustment period in life.