My practice is dedicated to providing psychoeducation, support and compassionate guidance to adults and adolescents. My goal is to create a genuine connection with each of my clients and join them on their journey to living their best life.
I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University in 2004 and am endorsed by the CT Infant Mental Health Association as an Infant Mental Health Mentor. I have worked in the field of mental health with adults, children and families for over 15 years.
My practice has a specialized focus on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, infant/child mental health, and parenting issues.
I am a certified provider of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD and utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the treatment of Anxiety and Depression. I also have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Perinatal Loss & Grief, and Circle of Security Parenting.
Prior to starting my own Private Practice, I provided outpatient psychotherapy to children and families, provided mental health services to pregnant and postpartum women and their families and acted as supervisor of a community-based maternal and child health program. I completed my internship in an inpatient children’s psychiatric hospital and worked as a research associate at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Licensure/Professional Affiliations:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of CT
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Member of International OCD Foundation
Trainings:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Exposure and Ritual Prevention for OCD
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Loss & Grief
ARC Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents
Circle of Security Parenting
Motivational Interviewing
My Philosophy
My practice is dedicated to providing psychoeducation, support and compassionate guidance to adults and adolescents. My goal is to create a genuine connection with each of my clients and join them on their journey to living their best life.
It is courageous to reach out for help and taking the first step in searching for the right therapist is the hardest part. Once you have made the commitment to engage in therapy with me, we will work as a team to make positive change.