I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, panic disorders, depression, ADHD, disordered eating and body dysmorphia, OCD/perfectionism, grief, and relationship or life transitions. My approach draws on CBT, DBT, and ACT, along with parent coaching approaches like SPACE and PMT for families supporting an anxious or struggling teen.
Practicing in NY, CT & NJ.
About me
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, ADHD, or a major life transition, you don't have to do it alone.
Sometimes we all need someone to walk beside us — to help clear obstacles, build healthier boundaries, encourage new directions, or simply offer support when life feels difficult. As a therapist and social worker, I believe healing begins with a trusting, collaborative relationship where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
My professional journey, along with the experience of raising two young adults while balancing career and family life, has given me a deep appreciation for the challenges people face at every stage of life. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in nonprofit leadership, program management, the financial industry, and even owned a children's cooking enrichment program, experiences that continue to shape how I connect with clients from many different backgrounds.
My Approach
I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. My work draws from CBT to help you understand and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, DBT to build skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance, and ACT to foster psychological flexibility and help you move toward a life guided by your values. I also incorporate Collaborative Problem Solving and psychoeducation to support lasting growth and resilience.
When working with adolescents, I believe parents and caregivers are an essential part of the process. Depending on your family's needs, I may incorporate evidence-based parent coaching approaches such as SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and PMT (Parent Management Training) — models that help parents respond to anxiety and challenging behavior in ways that build confidence, independence, and stronger family relationships.
Who I work with
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Common concerns I help clients address include:
- Anxiety
- Panic disorders
- Depression
- ADHD
- Body dysmorphia
- Disordered eating
- Life transitions
- Relationship challenges
- Peer relationships
- Emotional regulation
- Stress management
- Self-esteem
- OCD/perfectionism
- Grief and loss
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, my goal is to help you build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create lasting positive change.
Outside of the therapy room
I believe self-care isn't a luxury—it's an essential part of maintaining emotional health and being fully present for the people we care about.
My mornings almost always begin with a cup of coffee and a few New York Times games (Connections is my current favorite!). I enjoy staying active through tennis, pickleball, hot yoga, and walking my dogs. Whenever I have extra time, you'll likely find me hiking, kayaking, or tackling another home improvement project.
Above all, I value spending time with friends and family. Those relationships continually remind me of the importance of connection, balance, and community—the same values I strive to bring into my work with every client.
Credentials
- B.A., Tufts University
- M.S.W., Fordham University
- Clinical experience in college counseling and residential adolescent eating disorder treatment