Creating a Compassionate Space for Your Healing Journey
Life’s complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected. Whether you’re navigating a challenging life transition, experiencing difficulties in relationships, looking to change unhealthy habits, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am here to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for your journey. My goal is to create an environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely, knowing that you will be met with empathy and understanding.
A Holistic and Integrative Approach to Your Well-Being
As your therapist, I believe that true healing encompasses the entirety of who you are—mind, body, and spirit. My approach is holistic, recognizing that each aspect of your being plays a crucial role in your overall wellness. I integrate mindfulness practices, psychodynamic insights, and goal-oriented strategies to help you achieve a sense of balance and harmony in your life. Whether you’re working through individual challenges or relationship issues, my methods are designed to resonate with your unique needs and aspirations.
In addition to traditional talk therapy, I offer specialized modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a powerful therapeutic technique that can help you process and heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and break free from patterns that may be holding you back. This approach can be particularly beneficial in addressing deep-seated issues and fostering long-lasting change.
Supporting Couples on Their Path to Connection and Growth
Relationships can be both deeply fulfilling and incredibly challenging. If you and your partner are struggling with communication, trust, or other relationship dynamics, I am here to support you. My work with couples is grounded in creating a space where both partners feel heard, understood, and valued. By fostering open communication and addressing underlying issues, I aim to help couples rebuild trust, deepen their connection, and develop a stronger, more resilient relationship.
Using an integrative approach, including EMDR when appropriate, I work with couples to explore their individual and shared experiences, helping them to reconnect and grow together. Whether you’re facing a specific crisis or looking to enhance your relationship, I am here to guide you toward a more fulfilling and connected partnership.
Empowering You to Recognize Your Strengths
I am dedicated to helping you uncover and embrace your inner strengths, enabling you to move forward with greater confidence and resilience. My therapeutic approach is designed to support your journey toward self-awareness, personal growth, and overall well-being. By working together, we can explore the patterns and beliefs that may be limiting you, and develop new ways of thinking and being that align with your true self.
Whether you are seeking to improve your relationship with yourself or others, my focus is on empowering you to live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Through a combination of compassionate support, practical tools, and collaborative goal-setting, I aim to help you realize your potential for happiness and well-being.
Affirming and Culturally Responsive Care
As a therapist who deeply values diversity and inclusion, I am committed to providing affirming and culturally responsive care to all my clients. I understand the importance of recognizing and honoring the unique identities and experiences that each person brings to the therapeutic space. As a BIPOC and woman of color, I am particularly attuned to the challenges faced by individuals from marginalized communities, and I strive to create a space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and respected.
My practice is built on the principles of acceptance, inclusivity, and empowerment. Whether you are navigating issues related to identity, culture, or systemic oppression, I am here to support you in your journey toward healing and self-empowerment. Together, we will work to dismantle internalized biases, challenge negative self-beliefs, and cultivate a sense of self-compassion and self-worth.
Why Work With Me
Holistic and Integrative Care: I offer a comprehensive approach that considers all aspects of your well-being—mind, body, and spirit. My methods are tailored to align with your personal goals, ensuring that your treatment is both effective and meaningful.
Specialized Modalities: In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate EMDR, therapeutic yoga, and other evidence-based techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and other deep-seated issues. These approaches are designed to facilitate profound healing and transformation.
Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy: I provide a supportive space for couples to work through their challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection. My integrative approach helps couples navigate their issues with empathy and understanding, fostering growth and resilience in their relationship.
Affirming and Inclusive Environment: You will find a safe, welcoming space where your unique identity and experiences are honored. My practice is rooted in culturally responsive care, ensuring that you feel fully seen and supported in your healing journey.
Empowering Personal Growth: My therapeutic approach is focused on helping you recognize your strengths, overcome challenges, and lead a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Together, we will work to align all aspects of your being, empowering you to live with greater ease and confidence.
The Power of Therapy is undeniable
Embarking on the path to healing and self-discovery is a courageous step, and I am honored to be a part of your journey. My commitment is to walk alongside you, providing the support, tools, and guidance you need to achieve a life of balance, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
“By practicing mindfulness and compassion for yourself, you will recognize that although there will be challenges, you are moving in the right direction”
Professional & Clinical Experience
Service Locations
Online in New York, New Jersey, and Internationally
Insurances Accepted
Aetna (including PPO HMO, and Aetna Student Plans)
Wellfleet Student (NYU, School of Visual Arts, Sarah Lawrence College, etc.)
Out-Of-Network Benefits Reimbursement
Therapeutic Modalities
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)
GOTTMAN METHOD FOR COUPLES THERAPY
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
BODY ACCEPTANCE AND HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE
Clinical Expertise
Life transitions
Stress management
Depression
Self-esteem
ADHD
Motivation and focus
Family issues
Client Focus
Adults
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, Drew University
Master of Social Work, Columbia University
Certifications and Training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #098753
Body Positivity Fundamentals
Understanding Dating Abuse Among Youth
Opioids, Addiction Treatment, and the Impact on Children and Families
Intersectional Clinical Practice with Diverse LGBTQ+ Populations
Certified Complex Trauma Professional Training
Certified Compassion Fatigue Training
Internal Family Systems Training
Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, Step by Step: Master the Body-oriented Approach to Trauma and Stress Disorders
Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (EXP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Influences:
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Pema Chodron
Rituals:
Hot coffee
Mostly-vegetarian cooking
Early morning spin class
Checklists
Journaling