I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, relationships, and identity — with a particular focus on neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism, late-diagnosed women), LGBTQIA+ clients, and those managing chronic illness. My approach draws on DBT, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and creative, body-based work, including neuroaffirming ADHD/Autism evaluations and DBT skills training.
About me
I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with youth and adults in a variety of settings including hospitals, mental health centers, not-for-profits, and schools from Washington D.C. to NYC and currently in Westchester where I have lived and worked since 2001.
In addition to private practice, I teach Advanced Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment and Mindfulness in Social Work in the NYU School of Social Work Master’s Program. I am actively engaged in my community, supporting the well-being of youth and families through volunteer work with a variety of local youth and family organizations.
My approach
I have a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, tailored to each individual and shaped by my own training, experience, and interests as well as my curiosity, empathy, and respect for others. My practice is informed by a wide variety of influences (psychodynamic training, parent management training, cognitive-behavioral studies including DBT, M-CBT, ACT) and interests (mindfulness, parenting issues, work/life balance, life transitions, and neuroscience).
The single most important aspect of therapy, no matter the approach, is our ability to connect with one another in authentic ways, in which one feels understood.
Who I work with
I work with teens, adults, and parents on a variety of issues including:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Life events and transitions
- Interpersonal conflict and communication
- Relationship issues
- Parenting problems
- Academic and occupational struggles
- Emotional regulation
Outside the therapy room
I love animals, reading, and gardening. I like to travel, both to see new places and to make new friends. I’m committed to my meditation practice that helps me feel grounded in times of struggle. I’ve recently rediscovered writing and am learning to blog – stay tuned.
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Adjunct faculty, NYU School of Social Work (Advanced Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment; Mindfulness in Social Work)
- 30+ years of clinical experience across hospitals, mental health centers, not-for-profits, and schools