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It takes courage to seek support. If you’ve found yourself here, it’s because you’re ready to begin the healing process—taking back your power, getting unstuck, and creating a more meaningful life. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and that growth and change are always possible. As Carl Rogers once said, “When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” True transformation begins when we meet ourselves exactly where we are—with compassion, understanding, and without judgment. You deserve to live a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with who you are. You have the ability to rewrite your narrative, and you don’t have to do it alone. My role is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you on your journey. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where both therapist and client work together to foster insight, healing, and growth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege who brings over 10 years of experience in private practice. I am Licensed in several states, NY, NJ, NC, and FL. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse and underserved communities. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space for all clients. For those who wish, I am also open to integrating the Christian faith into the therapeutic process. I currently practice through my own private practice, Mindful Embrace Mental Health Counseling PLLC, where my goal is to help clients feel seen, empowered, and supported every step of the way.
I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship we build together. A strong therapeutic relationship is grounded in trust, transparency, empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported—just as you are. In our first session, we will move at your pace and focus on what feels comfortable for you to share. I will meet you where you are, honoring your readiness and respecting your boundaries. Together, we’ll begin to explore what has brought you to therapy, as well as gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what matters most to you. We will also complete an initial intake, which helps me understand your background, current concerns, and goals. I’ll walk you through the therapy process and answer any questions you may have. Most importantly, this is your space—you are in the driver’s seat, and there is no pressure to share more than you feel ready to.
My greatest strength as a therapist lies in my ability to meet each client as a unique individual and tailor the therapeutic experience to their specific needs. I take an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered approaches. This flexibility allows me to thoughtfully adapt our work together in a way that feels both supportive and effective. At the heart of my practice is a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I believe that a safe, trusting, and collaborative alliance is an essential foundation for meaningful change. When clients feel seen, heard, and understood, they are better able to explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward growth. I have also witnessed many meaningful and lasting outcomes, which I believe stem from a combination of evidence-based care and a deeply compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable leaning into the process of change, at their own pace, while feeling supported every step of the way.
My clients range from children, teens, adults and families ready to do the work to a life that feels meaningful and good to them. Clients who come to me deal with a range of mild to severe concerns- including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions and adjustments, relationship concerns, self-esteem concerns, work-related stressors, family conflict, stress-management and trauma/ptsd. I see clients from diverse and underserved communities and clients who are on their faith journey and exploring their relationship with their faith.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have utilized ACT for about 8 years in clinical practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based, mindfulness-informed therapeutic approach that supports individuals in developing psychological flexibility—the ability to remain present, open, and engaged in meaningful action despite difficult thoughts, emotions, or life experiences. Grounded in behavioral science and contextual psychology, ACT emphasizes acceptance over avoidance, encouraging clients to make space for internal experiences rather than struggling against them. In clinical practice, ACT integrates core processes including cognitive defusion, acceptance, present-moment awareness, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action. Through these processes, clients are guided to disentangle from unhelpful thought patterns, cultivate a compassionate relationship with themselves, and align their behaviors with deeply held personal values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have about 10 years' experience utilizing CBT as a part of treatment modalities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The use of CBT in therapy is grounded in the understanding that maladaptive thinking patterns contribute to emotional distress and behavioral challenges, and that by identifying and restructuring these patterns, individuals can achieve meaningful and lasting change. In clinical practice, CBT is utilized to help clients develop greater awareness of automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, and core beliefs that influence their experiences. Through structured interventions such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure techniques, and skills training, clients are supported in challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with more balanced and adaptive perspectives.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have 8 years of experience utilizing DBT in therapy as a treatment modality. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha M. Linehan, is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment approach designed to support individuals in building a life worth living. It is particularly effective for clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, chronic distress, interpersonal difficulties, and high-risk behaviors. In clinical practice, DBT integrates acceptance and change strategies, emphasizing the balance between validating a client’s lived experience while simultaneously fostering growth and behavioral change. The treatment is grounded in four core skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills equip clients with practical tools to navigate intense emotions, tolerate distress without resorting to harmful behaviors, and improve relationship functioning.
Psychodynamic
I have 10 years' experience utilizing psychodynamic approach in clinical practice. Psychodynamic therapy is a clinically grounded, insight-oriented approach that explores how unconscious processes, early life experiences, and relational patterns influence present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in the foundational work of Sigmund Freud and expanded through contemporary relational and attachment-based theories, this modality emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and meaning-making in the therapeutic process. In practice, psychodynamic therapy supports clients in identifying recurring patterns, unresolved conflicts, and internalized beliefs that may contribute to psychological distress. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, clients are encouraged to explore their emotional experiences in depth, including those that emerge within the therapeutic space itself. This process fosters increased insight, emotional regulation, and the capacity for healthier interpersonal relationships.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I have 10 years experience in utilizing Person-Centered approach in therapy as a treatment modality. Psychodynamic therapy is a clinically grounded, insight-oriented approach that explores how unconscious processes, early life experiences, and relational patterns influence present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in the foundational work of Sigmund Freud and expanded through contemporary relational and attachment-based theories, this modality emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and meaning-making in the therapeutic process. In practice, psychodynamic therapy supports clients in identifying recurring patterns, unresolved conflicts, and internalized beliefs that may contribute to psychological distress. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, clients are encouraged to explore their emotional experiences in depth, including those that emerge within the therapeutic space itself. This process fosters increased insight, emotional regulation, and the capacity for healthier interpersonal relationships.