I have been a therapist in NYC since 2008, when I finished my post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies. I also completed a post-doc at the William Alanson White Institute and placements at The Baruch College Counseling Center and Georgetown University Counseling and Psychiatric Service.
I received my Psy.D. from George Washington University, where I particularly enjoyed working in a transitional housing program for homeless women. As an undergraduate at Columbia University, I studied English and Creative Writing.
My training started with a foundation in classical psychoanalytic theory. I later studied contemporary psychodynamic theories, and this more modern approach informs my thinking and practice. Feminist psychotherapy, intersectionality, and an interest in literature and art also shape my work. My friendly, down-to-earth style informs a collaborative, individualized treatment for each person.
Many people come to therapy when they feel stuck in some way. We can work collaboratively to figure out what is holding you back, why it is happening right now, and how to break through it. You may feel like you are spinning your wheels at work, at school, or in your relationships with friends, partners, or children. Many people feel unhappy with their bodies or struggle to access the creativity that shouts quietly from inside. It can be hard to move past your own history and habits to access your best self. I will support your self-reflection, healthy choices, access to additional support you might need, and making the small changes that add up to feeling better.
I work with adults who struggle with mood, anxiety, self-regulation, and self-fulfillment. I also work with parents of children with disabilities–individually and in a support group–to process their own feelings, consider unique parenting challenges, and access resources. Since 2012, I have worked closely with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders. I received their 2017 Elizabeth Allen Founder's Award and joined the Board of Directors in 2018. I advocate for families with complex needs at the individual, community, and national levels.
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