New to Grow
Welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut. I received my masters degree from Fairfield University. I have experience working with children with autism, children with cancer, end of life patients and college aged students. I specialize working with children, teens, young adults and adults to help manage different life stressors. I am supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. You can expect empathy, compassion and a safe space that you will be able to express yourselves.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session, you can expect to go over some background information. I make this experience collaborative to focus on what my clients what to learn and achieve during this process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My clients benefit by the compassion that I provide for them in sessions, which helps them to learn more about themselves and builds the therapeutic relationship.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I provide a safe space for my clients to express who they are! I have helped my college students figure out who they are and want to be. I have provided support for my clients who feel lost and unsure of what steps to take to be a better version of themselves. I am here to go on this journey with you!
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have had experience utilizing DBT in sessions with clients who struggle regulating their nervous system. I have previous experience of running a DBT group for college-aged students. I teach mindfulness techniques to my clients as well.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT with clients who struggle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts. I assist clients in understanding how their thoughts, emotions and behaviors all relate to one another. I challenge clients core beliefs to help them better understand how they function.
Psychoeducation
I provide psychoeducation on anxiety and depression for my clients to struggle with these. I engage my clients in skill-building techniques to help them understand why they might be feeling certain emotions.