I am a NYS licensed mental health counselor (LMHC-D) and received my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Queens College.

I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International and am a certified therapist in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). I have also completed intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training through Behavioral Tech LLC. 

I have had the opportunity to work with clients in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings- working both with the individual and also through therapeutic groups. I have worked with clients within a wide range of age groups presenting with various diagnoses’ and challenges including persistent mental illness’, trauma, life transitions, perinatal and parenting, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal conflicts as well as vocational and employment related concerns. 

I prioritize creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space for clients to obtain a better understanding of their challenges, explore emotions, gain insights, learn coping strategies, identify steps needed for change and to work collaboratively towards improving overall quality of life.

In my work with clients I prioritize creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space to gain a better understanding of and explore emotions, gain insights, learn coping strategies, identify steps needed for change and to work collaboratively towards improving overall quality of life. I believe in treating the whole person by utilizing an integrative and client- centered approach. I find importance in utilizing evidenced based practices based upon the needs of the client. This may include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitizåtion & Reprocessing (EMDR).  These therapies can be helpful with learning and utilizing effective skills to better manage emotional distress, improve relationships and life stressors.