Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Bethlehem, PA

I'm a Licensed Therapist in Pennsylvania. With over 16 years of experience as a therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with clients on their journey toward personal growth and transformation. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs

My counseling style is direct yet supportive. Best practice for each client is at the fore front of my professional self. I have over 25 years of working with individuals, couples and families. My experience includes Extensive Clinical Work, Teaching, and Providing International trainings in countries on Medical and Mental health issues. (Co-Occurring.)

I am a strong advocate for individuals who feel misunderstood, marginalized, or impacted by stigma. I work with adults who are ready to stop suffering in silence and begin the process of healing and recovery from mental health concerns and/or substance use disorders.

I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in Dance and Movement Psychotherapy, holding a Master’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University. With nearly two decades of rich and varied experience, I've navigated multiple settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs, telehealth, and diverse educational environments, serving families, couples, children, adults, and adolescents. My therapeutic approach encompasses a spectrum of modalities, from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to the creative realms of Dance Movement Therapy. Driven by empathy, respect, and holistic care, my therapeutic philosophy centers on recognizing the innate healing abilities within each person

I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely safe, supported, and accepted as they are. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a space where clients don’t feel pressure to “have it all together” before starting therapy.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. I also have a special interest in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those who may have spent much of their lives feeling misunderstood or emotionally overwhelmed.

My background in higher-acuity mental health settings has strengthened my ability to support clients through difficult emotions with compassion, steadiness, and empathy. I take a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs and experiences.

I know starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’ve struggled to find spaces where you feel fully understood. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable showing up authentically, building insight, and creating meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable and sustainable.

This is your journey - you’re driving, I’m sitting in the passenger seat to provide some direction when needed. Therapy is whatever you want it to be and I’m here for it! It’s not about my agenda or what I think you should work on. Just showing up for a session in an authentic way is productive. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis as well as interpersonal and relationship issues.

I’m a therapist who keeps it real. Life gets overwhelming, and you don’t have to pretend with me. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, substance use, relationship stress, or court‐related challenges, I’m here to help you sort through the chaos and find your footing again. I’m supportive, honest, and easy to talk to — and I’ll walk with you as you learn new skills, break old patterns, and build a life that feels more stable and aligned with who you want to be.