Find a therapist in Hamburg, NY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Hamburg, NY — covered by insurance

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been working in the field for over 20 years. I am passionate about helping people to work through their struggles and reach their goals.

My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed. That means that I work to help each person maximize strengths to overcome challenges and create the life they want. I enjoy creating a safe, comfortable environment where people can feel empowered to learn and grow. Past experiences working in the arts and in education helped me build capacities to be flexible, to be an active listener, and to be present and curious with each client.

I am a person-centered counselor first, you know yourself best and I'm grateful for the opportunity to guide you in your healing journey. I have experience helping clients cope with stressors, mood disorders, and addiction. Grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, and spirituality are some of my speciality areas.

I obtained my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from Niagara University. I have been working in the counseling field since 2019 with clients ages 10-45. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.

I have experience working with all ages but specialize with adolescent and Adult clientele. I am a culturally competent provider who has worked with a diverse clientele. I am certified in the use of ACT, SFBT, and CBT for Anxiety and Anger Management and Mindfulness Stress Reduction techniques. Additionally, I am a Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).

Have you struggled to find peace of mind in life? Have life's transitions thrown you for a loop? Sounds like you've been trying to get the most out of life and that journey has impacted your mental health. This is where I can join you, right where you are, with whatever concern(s) you have. I work with adults and teenagers to find the balance they've been looking for.

I received my undergraduate degree from Brown. I transitioned into psychiatry from inpatient pulmonary and cardiac medicine as an ICU nurse for nearly a decade. Whether in my office, or in the ICU at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I place primacy in human dignity, and it is the lens through which I view every patient-provider partnership.

You're standing at the threshold of change, where fear and uncertainty cloud your path. In this pivotal moment, my role is to illuminate the way forward, transforming apprehension into a journey of self-discovery. Drawing from my own experiences of navigating life's challenges, I recognize the courage it takes to make yourself a priority. Together, we will explore not just what you desire from life, but what you fundamentally need, rediscover your innermost self, and realize your true potential.

specialize in working with children and adolescents that have gone through anything that the child perceives to be big, scary, or confusing. I have worked oversees with refugees and low-income families and pride myself on being a bilingual Arabic speaking therapist. I primarily focus on utilizing play therapy, while integrating trauma treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

I have experience and focus on working with individuals who are experiencing distressing memories, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anger, co-occurring disorders, self-esteem and life adjustments. I work with adults 18+.