I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adolescents, children and adults. I have been practicing for over 22 years. Throughout my career, I have made it my focus to help people manage, identify, and express themselves to improve the quality of their lives, in a productive manner. Learning skills through DBT and CBT Mindfulness, while making clinical connections that can improve their lives.
I believe therapy should be individualized to fit each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. I work with clients in a warm, supportive, and collaborative way, creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment, where they can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
My approach focuses on helping clients better understand their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build confidence in managing challenges. I often work with children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, attention and focus concerns, and school-related challenges. I also focus on helping clients manage physical symptoms of anxiety, reduce rumination and overthinking, and develop practical skills they can use in everyday situations.
During the first session, clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where they can begin to feel comfortable and understood. We will spend time getting to know each other, discussing what brings them to therapy, and identifying the concerns or challenges they would like/need to address.
I will ask questions about their current experiences, strengths, relationships, and goals for therapy. For children and adolescents, I also take time to understand their experiences at home, at school, and with peers, while making sure they feel heard and involved in the process.
Together, we will begin identifying practical goals and strategies that can support their progress. There is no expectation to have everything figured out in the first session. My goal is for them to leave feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together moving forward.
