LICSW, 15 years of experience
Hi! I am a licensed independent clinical social worker based in Massachusetts. I earned my MSW at Simmons University. I have worked in a number of settings including within a primary care office, a large medical hospital, community mental health programs and in an inpatient substance use treatment facility. For the past several years I have been been providing individual therapy. I am also a certified yoga teacher and reiki II certified.
In our first session together, my goal is to gather information about what brought you to treatment and some history to understand you as a full person. We will discuss your goals and expectations for therapy and I will answer any questions you may have.
I create a safe and non-judgmental space to be able to meet clients with their current needs.
I have had experience with working with all kinds of adult clients over the years. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, substance misuse, and/or self-care. Often my clients are eager to improve but are stuck in old patterns and looking for the support and skills to move forward.
I incorporate CBT in my practice with patients. It’s been beneficial for clients to challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. Then with that we can work to change thinking patterns, with the goal of less anxiety and stress.
ACT is also incorporated into my practice. Helping patients to identify and understand their values and be present with their experiences.
Incorporating the narrative approach helping to externalize problems from the individual in a non-judgmental way.