Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or like you're carrying more than you can manage on your own, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and begin moving toward the life you want. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, recovery, therapy can provide a place to better understand what you're experiencing, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel comfortable and overcome hurdles. Here you'll have space to be honest without fear of judgment while also learning practical skills you can use outside of therapy. I believe the most meaningful progress happens not only during our sessions, but in the small moments between them as you begin applying what you've learned in your everyday life. Most importantly, you don't have to show up as your “perfect” self. Come as you are—whether you're hopeful, skeptical, anxious, or simply unsure where to begin. This is a down-to-earth space where you can be yourself, and together we'll work toward helping you feel more confident, resilient, and like yourself again!
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it’s completely okay if you’re not sure where to begin. Our first session is simply a chance for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what you’re hoping for, and any questions or concerns you might have. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. My goal is for you to be comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll begin to identify your strengths, explore what’s been getting in the way, and discuss what meaningful progress looks like for you. I recommend getting yourself comfortable. So come as you are, wrapped in a blanket, drink in hand or whatever makes you feel grounded.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a space where people from all walks of life have felt supported and equally challenged. While utilizing evidence based practices, I avoid making things feel overly clinical by being compassionate, honest, and giving direct feedback as needed. Therapy shouldn't be intimidating or something we avoid, so you can use this space to adapt, grow, cry, celebrate the wins and find humor in the chaos! I have had experience working across the provider spectrum, which includes inpatient psychiatric care (adults and adolescents), outpatient, residential, and family therapy. Along with my LCSW, I am a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). This has created a well rounded skills base to work with individuals with a wide range of needs.
I find the most success comes when someone is open to gentle challenge and willing to try small steps between sessions. Growth involves a little discomfort, but we will take those steps together, and it gets easier! Showing up for yourself during sessions is amazing! Remember that it's important to show up for yourself during the in-between too, that's where the work really pays off.
I see a person as a whole, not just a diagnosis. Treatment starts with understanding your values, strengths, and your lived experiences.
Using CBT helps us develop insight into how we are feeling, why we are feeling this, and how our behaviors are influenced. Breaking these things down to understand our emotions, actions, and thoughts, impacts our ability to have a realistic and balanced understanding of our situations. Shame-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been an extremely valuable tool in addressing confidence and helping people reframe negative feelings of themselves.
I tend to pull from different therapy modalities in order to find what will work best for you.