Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) located in New Jersey and additionally licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. I have been working as a therapist for the past 20 years in various settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and in an employee assistance professional capacity. I work with clients age 14 plus utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approach to develop coping skills to alleviate symptoms. My sessions are client-focused and interactive. I frequently give feedback or ask questions to help elicit thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session (known as the intake evaluation) we review consent for treatment which outlines what you can expect in therapy as well as limits to confidentiality. I ask a lot of questions about your past as well as your current situation so I'm able to get a sense of who you are and what you're looking to achieve in therapy. Intake evaluations can feel overwhelming due to the nature of the progress, but rest assured that you are free to decline answering any question or discussing any specific topic. Think of this as an orientation to therapy and an opportunity for you to ask me questions about my approach and experience to make sure we are the right fit.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength as a provider is related to my experience. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I have also been a clinical supervisor for the past 10 years which has allowed me to collaborate on many different cases and issues. I feel confident in my ability to treat most issues, but also able to recognize when a referral to a different provider would be more appropriate. . My goal as a therapist is to establish meaningful relationships with my clients in order to help them reduce symptoms and achieve treatment goals.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I have a particular interest in treating several populations: - Clients who work in the helping profession (healthcare, educators, therapists, etc.) - Clients struggling with codependency issues. - Clients with poor-self-esteem or difficulties with boundaries. -Perinatal clients (including fertility issues, pregnancy, and post-partum). - Parents of younger children. - Clients experience workplace stress or considering career changes.

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