Licensed to practice in New Jersey and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout and 5 more.
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I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults in demanding careers who appear to function well on the outside but experience significant internal strain from anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, chronic stress, or burnout. Many of my clients are physicians, healthcare professionals, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and others whose work requires sustained cognitive performance under pressure. My approach is informed by graduate training in clinical counseling at the University of Pennsylvania and a research background in STEM. Together, these experiences shape a structured, neuroscience-informed approach that integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with systems thinking to understand how patterns of thinking, emotion, and behavior develop, interact, and change. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients, and view identity as an important part of each person's lived experience rather than the problem itself. Therapy is a collaborative process focused on building clarity, resilience, and lasting change, particularly for people who are highly capable yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected beneath the surface.
The first session is focused on understanding what brings you to therapy, how your concerns are affecting your daily life, and what you hope to change or better understand through our work together. We'll discuss your current challenges, relevant background, and what you've already tried, while exploring how stress, emotions, and longstanding patterns may be interacting beneath the surface. I strive to create a space that is thoughtful, grounded, and collaborative. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. At the same time, therapy with me is an active process. While there is certainly room to process difficult experiences, we will also work toward developing insight, identifying patterns, and exploring practical strategies for change. By the end of the first session, we'll begin identifying key areas of focus and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of what's contributing to your current challenges, what therapy with me looks like, and the next steps that may be most helpful.
One of my greatest strengths is working with high-functioning individuals who feel internally strained despite appearing capable on the outside. I bring a structured, systems-oriented approach that integrates neuroscience, evidence-based therapy, and careful attention to patterns that repeat under stress. Clients often appreciate that I can hold both emotional depth and practical thinking at the same time. I help people slow down automatic responses, understand how their nervous system and beliefs interact, and make changes that are sustainable rather than reactive. I am especially effective with clients who value insight, collaboration, and accountability, including those in demanding professional roles or navigating complex identities. My style is engaged, thoughtful, and direct when helpful, with an emphasis on clarity, safety, and meaningful progress rather than quick fixes.
My ideal clients are adults who appear capable and successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or internally exhausted. They may be struggling with anxiety, ADHD, sleep difficulties, burnout, emotional reactivity, or chronic stress that is beginning to affect their work, relationships, or overall quality of life. Many are navigating demanding careers, complex life transitions, health-related challenges, or questions about identity, and are looking for therapy that is thoughtful, evidence-based, and practical. They want more than a place to vent. They want to better understand themselves, develop effective strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes. I work best with clients who are curious, motivated, and willing to actively engage in the therapeutic process. Together, we explore patterns that keep them stuck, build greater psychological flexibility and emotional resilience, and develop sustainable ways of responding to life's challenges. LGBTQ+ clients are welcome, and I strive to create an affirming environment where every client can bring their full self while focusing on the concerns that matter most to them.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a structured and collaborative way to help clients understand how patterns of thinking, emotion, and behavior interact under stress. Rather than focusing only on surface-level thought replacement, I work with clients to examine underlying assumptions, mental habits, and coping strategies that shape their responses over time. CBT is often integrated with other approaches to support insight, emotional regulation, and practical change, especially for high-functioning individuals navigating sustained pressure.
I use ACT to help clients become less controlled by anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, or intrusive thoughts. Rather than focusing solely on reducing symptoms, we work on developing psychological flexibility, learning to respond to difficult internal experiences with greater awareness, and taking meaningful action aligned with personal values. ACT is often integrated with cognitive-behavioral, neuroscience-informed, and trauma-informed approaches to support lasting change.
I use EMDR to help clients process unresolved or high-impact experiences that continue to influence emotional responses, self-perception, or stress tolerance. For high-functioning individuals, EMDR can be effective in addressing “stuck” patterns that persist despite insight or effort. This approach supports deeper nervous system recalibration while allowing clients to remain grounded and engaged in the present.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is used to support clarity, alignment, and sustainable change without pressure or judgment. I work collaboratively with clients to explore internal conflicts, strengthen motivation, and translate insight into action. This approach is particularly effective for individuals who value autonomy and want therapy to support intentional, self-directed growth.
I integrate psychodynamic principles to help clients understand recurring emotional patterns, internal conflicts, and relational dynamics that shape their experiences over time. This approach supports deeper insight into how early experiences and internal narratives influence present-day functioning. For high-performing clients, psychodynamic work often brings clarity to patterns that are efficient professionally but costly personally.