I work with young people navigating depression and anxiety (including school refusal), ADHD and executive functioning challenges, grief and loss, and parental divorce or separation. I frequently work with clients on the Autism spectrum, those questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation, and young people transitioning from high school to college and beyond. My approach is person-centered, informed by CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Practicing in NY, CT, FL & NJ.
About me
I am an educator, a husband, a father, a brother, a son, an athlete, a dog owner, a music lover, and more. I believe we thrive through rich, meaningful relationships, and that therapy, at its best, can serve as a model and a guide for building and maintaining those relationships with the people around us. I've been a helper for as long as I can remember.
I am a mental health counselor and former school counselor, with experience working with youth and adults across schools, residential treatment centers, mental health centers, and not-for-profits.
My approach
My work is rooted in a client-centered approach. In my work with adolescents especially, I maintain a direct but informal style, focused on setting and achieving measurable goals, establishing agency, and developing a voice with which to self-advocate and express concerns to the stakeholders in their lives. My work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and other tenets of positive psychology. I am constantly reading, learning and growing, working to incorporate modalities that will best serve my clients. Most of all, I want my clients to feel safe, respected and cared for.
Who I work with
I support young people navigating depression and anxiety (including school refusal), ADHD and executive functioning challenges, grief and loss, parental divorce and separation and more. I frequently work with young people on the Autism spectrum, people questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation, and young people transitioning from high school to college and college to beyond.
It is a privilege when a young person lets you into their complicated and deeply personal world.
Outside the therapy room
I love exercise, music and reading. I like to get outside, and prioritize time with family and friends. I play soccer, piano, and write when I can.
Credentials
- Counseling degree, University of Pennsylvania
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Former school counselor; experience in schools, residential treatment, mental health centers, and not-for-profits
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