

Mental health support is accessible in Stony Brook through Headway's 7,532 providers who accept Cigna coverage. Whether you're exploring talk therapy or medication management, flexible scheduling and copays near $30 make care affordable. Many providers offer availability within two weeks.
I’m dedicated to helping you overcome mental health challenges and reclaim your well-being. My mission is to empower you to take charge of your journey through a compassionate blend of therapy, medication management, and personalized dietary meal plans designed to enhance your overall health.
As a dual-practice nurse practitioner, I specialize in guiding you through anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD, while also addressing hormonal imbalances that may affect your emotional and physical wellness.
Does adulting or thinking about the future make you second guess yourself? Having challenges with postpartum or not feeling like yourself? Close to graduating? Going through a transition or struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, life stressors? Let's talk about it!
I hope to help you find your style of adjusting, coping, and healing! This is through a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process life transitions and stressors.
I am a LCSW in practice over 15 years. I believe therapy should feel like a supportive, collaborative space. I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves, build confidence, and develop tools to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to help you feel empowered, heard and supported as you move towards meaningful change.
For over 10 years, I have worked alongside individuals navigating some of life's most difficult challenges, including trauma, addiction, incarceration, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and major life transitions. These experiences have taught me that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I believe that our past experiences often shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Together, we can explore the beliefs and patterns that may be keeping you stuck, process difficult experiences, and build a stronger foundation for the future. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct, providing both support and gentle challenge as you work toward your goals.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for a new chapter, I am committed to meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.
Therapy is a collaborative journey. Together, we’ll explore the patterns in your life, uncover your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with confidence. My approach blends evidence-based methods—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care—with a deep respect for your individual story and pace.
I believe therapy works best when it’s built on trust and partnership. You bring your experiences and willingness to grow; I bring my expertise, empathy, and professional training. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where real change can happen.
I graduated from SUNY Stony Brook with my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree in 1991 and was soon board certified. I have worked in many settings from acute hospital care to outpatient private practice. I have an eclectic style having training in many modalities including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy which can be very helpful for people feeling "stuck". I really look forward to working together.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.