Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we are ineffective in building the life we want to be living. My aim is for therapy to be a tool for you to feel more effective and confident in pursuing your goals and to find a sense of well-being in your life. We all have strengths, hope and the ability to heal, but often we lose sight of this. Therapy is about reclaiming these gifts.
I have practiced as a licensed clinical social worker for a number of years, providing both individual and group therapy. I have received intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and use this frequently in my practice, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, and Narrative approaches. I enjoy working with a range of clients and especially serving members of the LGBTQ+ community and people experiencing symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.
I also have a PhD in social work, which is in good use as a social work educator at Nazareth University and as a scholar focusing on the areas of LGBTQ+ aging, mental health recovery and wellness, and community-engaged scholarship.As a therapist, I tend to be authentic, warm, and use a fair amount of humor (when appropriate). I value the trust and vulnerability that clients bring to the therapeutic relationship and I work hard to honor this. I look forward to working with you.
