I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and received my Master's of Social Work from Hunter College in New York City. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Connecticut and New York. I have spent 15 years working in Substance Abuse Treatment, Medication Management, Psychotherapy, and Trauma Informed Treatment with a diverse population of clients. I have also spent the better part of a decade supervising and training graduate students and prospective independent clinicians from Universities and Colleges such as Columbia University, University of Connecticut, New York University, Hunter College, Sacred Heart University, University of Saint Josephs, and more.  

 “My goal is to learn about you, not to ‘fix’ you. I have personally experienced trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression; and I know how frustrating it can feel to be judged and ‘treated’ rather than heard and understood. I know what it’s like to not feel safe to share your true self with a provider. Please know that I will do everything I can to make sure that you don’t feel that way. I will always work to listen and learn your unique experience and work with you at your pace to address anything you decide is worth taking time to better understand. I know what it’s like to have to ask for help, and I promise to do what I can to make it as positive an experience as possible. I also know that change is possible even when it feels impossible. People helped me to change and improve my life, I believe I can help you too. ”

My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Substance Abuse, LGBTQ and Transgender/non-binary care. All of the other areas in which I believe I can be helpful can be found in the “more information” page. If I find your situation is beyond my scope, I will work to ensure that you are connected to a more appropriate provider.

Accepting new clients in both CT and NY. Most Insurance plans under Aetna, Optum, United HealthCare, and Cigna are accepted.

EMDR or (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. This highly effective treatment for trauma is something that I am certified and specialize in. This treatment however, often requires sessions beyond the traditional 50 minutes as well as highly specialized techniques, and insurance companies do not provide adequate compensation for, even though it is the leading trauma treatment approach and requires considerable amounts of extra training and experience than what a traditional therapist would be required to attend. Because of this, all clients seeking EMDR will be requested to pay out of pocket prices at this time.