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 throughout every stage of life.
I earned my Bachelor's degree from Tufts University and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University. My clinical experience includes providing mental health counseling in a college counseling center and working in residential treatment with adolescents experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in nonprofit leadership, program management, the financial industry, and owned a successful children's cooking enrichment program. These diverse experiences continue to shape my ability to connect with clients from many different backgrounds and life experiences.
My Approach
I integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. My work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and healthy relationships, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster psychological flexibility and help clients move toward a life guided by their values. I also incorporate Collaborative Problem Solving, play therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychoeducation to support lasting growth and resilience.
When working with children and adolescents, I believe parents and caregivers are an essential part of the therapeutic process. Depending on each family's needs, I incorporate evidence-based parent coaching approaches such as Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Parent Management Training (PMT). These models help parents respond to anxiety and challenging behaviors in ways that foster confidence, independence, and stronger family relationships.
My Specialties
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
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.
My Self-Care
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.