Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
New to Grow
With more than three decades of experience as a therapist, I provide a strength-based, family-driven, solution-focused approach to counseling. My own life experiences, along with years of professional practice, has given me insight into many of life's challenges and transitions. I believe that life can be a powerful teacher and that, through adversity, people often discover strengths they never knew they possessed. My goal is to help you identify your strengths, build resilience, and find hope as we work together to navigate your experiences and create positive change. As a Christian therapist, my faith informs my belief in hope, healing, grace, and personal growth. For clients who desire it, I can incorporate faith-based principles and relevant biblical wisdom into the counseling process. Together, we can work to create meaningful, lasting change as you move toward becoming the best version of yourself.
During our first session, my goal is to help you feel comfortable with the therapy process. We will review your current situation, discuss your personal history, and explore the experiences and challenges that have shaped your life. Together, we will identify your concerns, strengths, and goals for therapy. This initial meeting provides an opportunity for us to get to know one another, build trust, and develop a plan for moving forward. This foundation helps you discover hope, build resilience, and take practical steps toward becoming the best version of yourself. My approach is designed to empower you to recognize your strengths & create meaningful, lasting change.
I am optimistic and have a warm, welcoming personality. Life has been a great teacher, providing me with a wealth of knowledge and personal experience that compliments my many years of professional practice. I believe that every person has a unique story , and I am eager to learn about yours. Together, we will explore what is most important to you and discover a path that best supports your goals, growth, and well-being. Over the course of my career, I have learned that healing and positive change are most successful when they are built on trust, collaberation, hope, and the recognition of each person's strengths & potential.
My ideal client is honest, open, and motivated to engage in self exploration, set meaningful goals, and create lasting change. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process and do the work necessary to improve their emotional well-being and quality of life. - My goal is to help you feel comfortable, supported, and understood from the very beginning. During our initial sessions, we will review your current concerns, discuss your personal history, and explore the experiences and challenges that have shaped your life. Together, we will identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects your unique needs and values. - Our first meeting is an opportunity to get to know one another, build trust, and establish a strong therapeutic relationship. From that foundation, we will work together to foster Hope, build resilience, and develop practical skills that help you overcome obstacles and move confidently toward becoming the best version of yourself. - My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe every person has a capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. Therapy is designed to empower you to recognize your strengths, overcome life's challenges, and create positive, lasting change.
Other specialties
Strength-Based
I use a strength-based, solution-focused, and centered on practical problem-solving. I believe that every individual possesses strengths that can be identified and developed to overcome life's challenges. Therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs, utilizing whatever therapeutic approaches are most effective in helping you achieve your goals. I maintain a positive & hopeful perspective, believing that life can be one of our greatest teachers. Difficult experiences & past traumas, while painful,, can become opportunities for growth, resilience & self-discovery. Together we'll identify your strengths and build on them and do the work necessary to help you navigate difficult times, heal from past wounds, and become the best version of yourself. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can gain insight, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.I provide a supportive environment where you ca times and past traumas.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I work with single mothers & single-parent families, as well as children & parents experiencing a range of emotional & relational challenges. My focus includes custody & visitation issues, family conflict, and parent-child relationships. I provide family-driven, supportive, strength-based, and solution-focused therapy aimed at improving communication, stability, and overall family functioning.
Faith based therapy
Using the same therapy practices: a solution-focused, strength-based, problem-solving approach. We explore together & discover relevant bible-based wisdom. We ask God to join us in session. This helps a lot!
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Healing begins by acknowledging and working through difficult feelings. I help clients use their emotional experiences to understand & resolve past traumas, build resilence, and become the best versions of themselves.
Couples Counseling
I typically begin couples with individual sessions for each partner, followed by therapeutic assignments designed to promote insight and personal growth. Once both individuals have established goals and developed skills for productive participation, we transition to joint sessions to improve communication, strengthen the relationship, and address shared concerns together.