Welcome! I am a psychologist licensed in the state of Connecticut; I have been practicing as a psychologist for nearly 20 years. I take a mind-body approach to therapy to honor each individual's unique experience and history. I help individuals identify adaptive ways to cope with depression, anxiety, and PTSD so they may live fuller, more functional lives. I incorporate a mindfulness based approach to stress and mood management. I also help individuals navigate existential concerns to provide a deeper connection to one's inner landscape.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will review your biopsychosocial history through a thorough clinical interview, focusing in on current symptoms and their functional impact on your daily life. This will allow us to work collaboratively to develop your treatment plan, treatment goals, and estimated course/duration of treatment. Depending on your symptom presentation, I may ask you to complete self-report questionnaires to establish a baseline from which to gauge progress and challenges.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with patients across the lifespan with various presenting difficulties, I have a keen appreciation for the necessity to address difficulties in a holistic way, to account for each person's unique experience in otherwise shared diagnostic/symptomatic space. Therapy is a challenging endeavor, and I seek to support patients to navigate difficult territory while challenging them to capitalize on the motivating aspects of change, stressors, difficulties.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to make adaptive changes in their lives, recognizing that readiness is a dynamic process. I enjoy working with individuals who conceptualize functioning in a holistic manner, who are willing to learn and challenge themselves. I am honored to work with individuals who are ready and willing to pursue Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat posttraumatic stress symptoms.