Hello! I am a licensed professional counselor in New York and Pennsylvania, with a master's degree from Hunter College. I am a bilingual mental health counselor with vast experience helping adults overcome anxiety and depression, and improve self-esteem and relationships. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space and help clients achieve their goals by fostering self-belief, self-compassion, and self-understanding.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we’ll explore the challenges you want to address, while also identifying your strengths and the tools that already work for you. Together, we’ll define your goals and begin to develop a personalized treatment plan. We’ll dive into your mindset, emotions, and behaviors, setting the foundation for a more empowered and fulfilling life journey.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I stay current with the latest therapeutic techniques and use a holistic approach with my clients. I tailor each session to ensure your voice is heard and your goals are realized through day-to-day practices.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am deeply committed to supporting women from diverse backgrounds who are seeking greater self-understanding, navigating life transitions, or feeling disconnected from their identity due to past traumas. Generational trauma often shapes behaviors, influencing self-perception, relationships, and interactions with the world. This can manifest as low self-esteem, family conflicts, and heightened anxiety or depressive symptoms. In therapy, I provide a safe, compassionate space for my clients to explore their emotions, process their experiences, and heal from past wounds, guiding them toward a more empowered and fulfilling future.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I am trained in Mindful-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and incorporate it into both individual and group sessions. This approach encourages being fully present and increasing awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions. It empowers clients to identify which patterns serve them best and make intentional decisions about how they want to engage with their lives.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my practice because it helps clients develop psychological flexibility, enabling them to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions aligned with their values. This approach empowers clients to move beyond avoidance and engage fully in their lives, fostering growth and resilience.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because it helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. By reframing these thoughts and developing healthier behaviors, clients can manage anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues more effectively, leading to lasting positive change.
Hypnotherapy
I utilize Milton Erickson's approach to clinical hypnotherapy because it empowers clients to access their inner resources and tap into their subconscious mind. This gentle, client-centered method fosters self-awareness and helps individuals break free from limiting patterns, enabling them to achieve lasting personal growth and healing.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy is central to my integrative approach because it fosters a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. This approach empowers individuals to tap into their own potential for growth, allowing them to explore their authentic selves and make meaningful changes at their own pace.