LCSW, 6 years of experience
I was honored to be awarded Therapist of the Year by St. Vincent Hospital - an acknowledgement demonstrating my commitment to the quality care I provide. I offer therapy for adults facing professional burnout, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and parents of neurodivergent children who feel stretched thin, unseen, or disconnected from themselves. I also work with individuals who simply want personal growth, clarity, and more control over their lives. As someone who’s sat on the other side of the therapy room, I bring not only clinical training, but real, lived understanding. I know how hard it can be to ask for help and how important it is to feel truly heard. You are the expert on your life. My role is to walk beside you as a skilled guide.
In our first session, I will ensure you feel safe and heard. I would like to clarify realistic expectations of each other. For example, I would like to know what you expect therapy to be like and what you want to get out of it. I will demonstrate a team effort. I will review some of your history with you and seek clarity to begin to get to know who you are. Next, we will begin to understand what you want to improve, what you want out of life and start to discuss how to achieve it.
My clients often tell me they finally feel seen, understood, and not judged. They appreciate the skills that I offer them that work. I build strong, real relationships that create space for lasting growth. I use science-based approaches like: •CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) •DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) •CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma) •Person-Centered Therapy (customized just for you).
I work best with professionals who want to work towards having peace and inspiration. Parents of neurodivergent children who are ready to work on feeling alive, organized, and supported. I also work well and enjoy working with individuals who simply want to grow by being better people, communicators, problem solvers, better friends and family members.
You will learn how your thoughts, feelings and actions are connected and how they have shape your life. You will see new ways to view yourself and your life with new perspectives. This doesnt mean your current views are not valid and they still matter. You will understand how to use negative thoughts and turn them into balanced and productive ones. You will learn how to enhance old habits and unhealthy patterns of behavior to develop new, healthy, productive ones which will cause positive outcomes.
You will learn effective DBT skills to manage your emotions, improve relaxation skills and improve your relationships. I give assignments for you to practice the skills in between sessions to apply them in your life. It is then that you will make progress happen with your mood and relationships.
I believe you are the expert in your life. Within you is your greatness. I will guide you to experience it, tap into this source independently, and self actualize.