Licensed to practice in New Jersey and accepts 13 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I am a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals facing immigrant and cultural challenges. Recognizing that your background shapes your story, I use specialized trauma-informed therapies to help you heal, grow, and thrive in a safe space. I believe you are the ultimate expert on your own life. My role is to provide a non-judgmental, collaborative space where you feel safe enough to explore your challenges. I like to use different modalities and build a holistic approach to your unique needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others.
Our first session is mostly about getting to know each other and seeing if we are a good fit. You can tell me about your goals for therapy; however, you do not need to have everything figured out before we meet. My goal is for you to leave the very first session feeling heard, validated, and equipped with at least one practical tool.
I like to get to know you first and build trust before challenging you. I like to also use humor and give life examples to help you better understand the complexities of our mind and emotions. I love providing psychoeducation in order to truly understand ourselves. I am a visual person and will bring visuals to learn together.
I have experience working with teens (14-19) and understand the difficulties they are facing in this time. Also, people who have had issues with domestic violence and who are trying to actively make significant changes in their lives. Folks who can tolerate gentle challenges or alternative perspectives from the therapist without becoming defensive. First generation folks, as well as people from immigrant communities who are dealing with the challenge of learning a new language and a new culture.
CBT is a structured, short-term, and goal-oriented talk therapy. It focuses on the active connection between a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Clients learn to notice immediate, unhelpful thoughts that spontaneously arise during stressful situations and change them for other more helpful thoughts.
Instead of viewing suicidal ideation purely as a symptom of a broader mental illness, CAMS treats suicidality as the primary target of therapy. The core philosophy treats the patient as the expert and "co-author" of their own safety and treatment plan, fostering a non-judgmental, transparent partnership
Rather than arguing for change or telling a person what to do, an I would act as a supportive guide, helping the individual discover their own intrinsic reasons for making a shift. I would implement Motivational Interviewing using some specific skills: One would be partnership: I would avoid the "expert" role and work as an equal partner, honoring the client’s expertise on their own life. Acceptance: I would demonstrate unconditional positive regard, respect the client’s autonomy to choose whether or not they change, and avoid judgment. Using compassion: I would act strictly in the best interest of the client's well-being and growth. I believe that the motivation and resources for change already exist within the client and seeks to draw them out, rather than imposing external rules.
This is an evidence-based, short-term treatment model designed specifically for children, adolescents, and their non-offending parents or caregivers who are experiencing significant emotional or behavioral difficulties resulting from trauma. This is specifically targeted for children and teens.
I am an immigrant who understands the difficulty of coming to a new country and learning a new culture. I often find myself working with folks who are going through this difficult change and expanded to truly understand a person and their culture.