About Me

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual therapy for both adults and adolescents. With a primary emphasis on fostering trust and connection, I work closely with my clients to explore the complexities of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

I absolutely love helping individuals connect to their deepest values to confront their most daunting fears. I am prepared to help clients face whatever is frustrating them with an approach that works for each of them.

I have an in-depth awareness of how stress and anxiety can hinder self-esteem, productivity, achievement, relationships, and feeling fulfilled in life. I use evidence-based strategies that help clients learn how to take action in their lives in order to achieve the outcomes they are looking for.

More specifically, I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Prevention Response Therapy (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My treatment approach prioritizes interventions that promote growth, empowerment, resilience, and courage. In addition, I also incorporate mind-body techniques like mindfulness, self-compassion training, and somatic experiencing to promote lasting mental and physical well-being.

What I Treat

Anxiety and OCD Spectrum Disorders: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Specific Phobias (needles, blood, vomit), Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Skin Picking (Dermatillomania), Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)

Life Challenges: Relationship Challenges, Emerging Adulthood and Life Transitions 

Mood Disorders: Depression

Brain Based/Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ADHD

LGBTQIA+ and Queer Identity: I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and their families, both through my time at the Ali Forney Center and in private practice. Supporting LGBTQ+ young adults and teens in their journey into adulthood with acceptance and support has been a significant part of my work. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I bring not just an understanding but lived experience, enabling me to provide empathetic care tailored to their needs.