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New to Grow
Hi there, Welcome to my practice :-) My background is in psychology and women's studies with a master's degree in clinical social work from NYU. With 25 years of experience, I individualize care using a variety of approaches including psychoanalysis, CBT, MI and mindfulness. I help therapists, APNs and other health providers with professional and/or personal stressors. My focus is women's mental health: relationships, parenting, divorcing, dating, life transitions, aging and bereavement.
I am available for consultations and therapy. Together we will figure out exactly what you need to get back to your happy place.
I've been told that I'm easy to talk to. I'm supportive, positive, and solution focused. My approach is eclectic and informed by Buddhist psychology. Let's co-create stressbusters such as helpful mantras, grounding and breathing techniques, meditation and a wellness plan. My approach is warm, insightful and fun so our sessions will be productive and never boring. My job isn't done until you feel better.
Warm, nonjudgmental and insightful clinician with 25 years in the mental health field providing therapy, analysis, coaching and supervision. I support, collaborate with, and provide therapy to therapists and other health and wellness professionals. When I'm not working, I enjoy yoga, meditation and music. I provide a safe space for you to express your thoughts and feelings. You will receive support, understanding and encouragement. Stress busters such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, grounding and meditation can be utilized to enhance your wellness. Let's work together to make rapid changes, to more fully embrace and love your authentic self, and to accept that which cannot be changed.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am certified in CBT and use this modality when clients want to make changes in their life or behavior and are results orientated and solution focused.
Motivational Interviewing
I am certified in motivation interviewing and use this approach in combination with other evidence-based practices to help clients make their own decisions when ambivalent toward change.
Psychoanalytic
I have 6 years of post-master's experience studying object relations theory, a form of psychoanalysis that looks at the effects of childhood development, inner/interpersonal relationships and repetition compulsion. Adult events and dynamics are influenced by internalized self, and relationship patterns. This is insight-oriented work helpful for micro and major traumas including childhood-parent mis-attunement which leads to difficulty knowing one's true thoughts and feelings. Together we can better understand patterns fueled by unconscious thoughts and feelings so that you may further define or redefine your boundaries and relationships.