You might be holding it together well enough on the outside while feeling exhausted, on edge, or stuck in the same patterns you've already tried to think your way out of. That's usually the point where people reach out to me, and it's a good place to start. I work with adults. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NJ, with 13 years of experience across a clinical setting, an MSW from Rutgers. I see clients virutally across NJ.
My approach is integrative, meaning we look at both what's happening right now and the patterns underneath it. Like how early relationships and past experiences still shape the way you respond today. I draw on CBT, mindfulness-based work, trauma-informed practice. I think the relationship between us matters more than any single technique. I'm active in sessions: I'll ask questions, offer reflections, and sometimes gently push, but I follow your lead on pace. You don't have to arrive with a clear explanation of what's wrong. Figuring that out together is part of the work.
The first session is mostly about getting oriented. I'll ask about what brought you in now, your history, your relationships, and what you're hoping changes. Some of it is structured intake questions; the rest is more of a conversation, and you're welcome to ask me anything about how I work. By the end, we'll talk about what a plan might look like. You won't leave with a solved problem, but you should leave with a sense of whether this feels like a fit.
