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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. I hold an MSW from New York University and a Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, a Psychoanalytic Institute in New York City. I also serve as a clinical supervisor for beginning therapists.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, and relational perspectives, along with cognitive-behavioral techniques that support both insight and practical change. In our work together, I aim to create a warm, collaborative and non judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore both your thoughts, feelings and your relationships with others. We'll look at how past experiences and patterns may influence how you think, feel, and relate in the present - and how new awareness can begin the process of change and feeling more satisfied in your life and in your relationships. At the same time, I draw upon cognitive behavioral techniques to help you better manage stress, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and build more effective coping mechanisms.
Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what's bringing you to therapy. You can share what feels most important for me to know, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I'll ask questions during the first session to gain clarification and to understand your background and goals for therapy. By the end of the first session, we will begin to have a sense of what out work might look like. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, supported, and hopeful about the process of therapy.
