I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of New York with over 8 years of experience working as a clinician. My background includes working with survivors or assault/abuse, those with problematic substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses (including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders).
My counseling style comes from a compassionate, authentic, and nonjudgmental approach. Much of my skills and techniques are driven from mindfulness. I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy; person centered approach; as well as other therapeutic techniques dependent on the needs of my client.
Seeking help can be challenging and uncomfortable; it takes a great amount of courage to reach out for support. I believe that the client is the expert of themselves and as the counselor; my role is to assist in providing support in addressing problematic life areas and guidance in improving the quality of life. When working with clients I believe in providing a safe environment for others to be their authentic selves.
