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Do others see you as someone who has it all together? Inside, are you feeling like you're falling apart? Do feelings of emptiness consume you?

For many people suffering with emotional wounds, anxiety, isolation and hopelessness can become a daily part of life.

You don't have to face it alone. We can work together to find new solutions for wellness, healing and recovery

Great to meet you! I am a practicing psychotherapist in New Jersey. I completed a Master's of Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University, and am a credentialed Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've had 14 years of experience in providing counseling for individuals and couples. My professional experience includes work in a variety of mental health & addiction settings; ranging from inpatient psychiatric, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), crisis stabilization, routine outpatient community mental health, and my own private practice with individuals, groups, & couples. I have post-graduate training in trauma-informed treatment, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples), & integrative health coaching. Since beginning my work in private practice, I primarily enjoy focusing my work with adults, ages 18 and older, who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage/relationship problems, and life transitions.

I am a dedicated and compassionate dually certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioners with a passion for improving access to mental health care through telehealth services. I focus on supporting my clients with empathy, purpose, and professionalism. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, sleep disorders, grief, postpartum mental health challenges, loneliness, life transitions, and emotional changes related to aging.

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As a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in child & adolescent psychiatry I believe healing happens when we address the whole person- mind and body. Seeking help is often the most difficult step on one's healing journey, so congratulations on taking the first step!

I am an LCSW with many years experience working with trauma survivors and mothers. I teach DBT skills to help you manage stress and relationships and build a life worth living. Then I utilize IFS and EMDR to help you process past trauma so you can feel even better.

At Wildflowers Within Counseling & Wellness, we are a team of real people helping real people navigate real life. From the moment you reach out, our goal is for you to feel seen, supported, and never like just a number.

We take our work seriously because this isn’t just a job for us it’s part of who we are. Every therapist on our team is thoughtfully selected not only for their clinical skill, but for their ability to show up as a genuine, compassionate human.

We offer a range of specialties including anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions, and we prioritize matching you with a therapist who truly fits your needs not just whoever has the next opening. If we’re not the right fit, we will always help guide you to someone who is.

With 29 years of experience in the field, I remain deeply committed to helping individuals and families impacted by the far-reaching effects of mental illness and every day life stressors. I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel safe, seen, heard and supported. I create a nurturing, emotionally safe environment and emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. Known for my nonjudgmental, compassionate approach.

My work is collaborative and individualized, integrating evidence-based practices through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and relational approaches while incorporating Sandplay Therapy, expressive and play-based techniques, mind-body practices, meditation, stress management, and psychoeducation. When clinically appropriate, these methods are thoughtfully blended into a comprehensive approach that supports healing, growth, and overall wellness.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland in 1998. After returning to New Jersey, I began working in community mental health while pursuing my Master of Social Work at Rutgers University, graduating magna cum laude in 2002. I completed three years of study and specialized training in Sandplay Therapy. I went on to provide intensive in-home family and individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents in crisis. After four years of postgraduate supervision and clinical work, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in 2008.

I continued to provide therapeutic services through New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care and I also worked in outpatient settings, supporting children, teens, adults, and parents.