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Life is full of change—and with change often comes stress. Whether it's a breakup, new pressures at school or work, a shift in family dynamics, an illness, or the loss of a loved one, these transitions can throw us off balance.
Therapy offers a space to reconnect with your values and strengths. It provides a supportive environment to explore who you are, navigate change, and create meaningful growth. Through this process, you can begin to redefine yourself and develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
About Me
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colgate University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University.
My clinical work focuses on helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I'm also passionate about supporting men in exploring issues related to masculinity, gender norms, and the societal pressures that can impact emotional well-being, relationships, and self-identity.
For many years, I worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer. During my time there, I also served as a clinical supervisor and later as a manager, leading a team of dedicated clinicians.
I bring extensive experience in grief and loss counseling, helping individuals navigate the emotional complexities of mourning, adjustment, and healing. My approach is grounded in empathy, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience of loss.
In addition to clinical practice, I’ve contributed to several NIH-funded research studies aimed at promoting the social and emotional development of school-aged children. This research background continues to shape my work today, as I remain committed to using evidence-based approaches to provide effective and compassionate care.
Areas of Expertise
School performance
Performance anxiety related to sports and other activities
Social-emotional development
Behavioral management
Talking with children about illness
Adolescents and Parents
Adults
Anxiety
Depression
Life transitions/stressors
Relationship Issues
Enhancing self-esteem and self-worth
Career changes, stress, and burnout
Cancer and chronic illness
Grief and Loss
Caring for a loved one is deeply rewarding—but it can also be overwhelming.
Many caregivers struggle with fatigue, burnout, and guilt as they try to do it all. I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and care for themselves—so they can continue to show up with strength and compassion when their loved ones need them most.
Support for Caregivers
Therapy Frameworks
Each person comes to therapy looking for something different, which is why I take an integrative approach—drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to tailor our work to your specific needs, goals, and experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. By exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions, CBT empowers clients to develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges. CBT is goal-oriented and collaborative, providing tools that can be used both in and outside of therapy to support long-term well-being.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy explores how early experiences, unconscious patterns, and relational dynamics shape your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By increasing insight into these underlying influences, this therapy helps you better understand yourself, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. It is a reflective, collaborative process that values self-awareness as a pathway to healing and personal growth.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy is a collaborative approach that views you as the expert in your own life. It focuses on exploring and reshaping the stories you tell about yourself, helping to separate you from problems and uncover strengths, values, and possibilities. By rewriting limiting narratives, this approach empowers you to create more meaningful and authentic ways of understanding your experiences and moving forward.
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy helps individuals explore what gives their life purpose, especially during times of suffering, loss, or major life transitions. Rooted in existential and humanistic principles, this approach supports clients in connecting with their values, sources of meaning, and inner resilience. It is particularly helpful when facing questions about identity, mortality, or life direction, offering a path toward clarity, purpose, and emotional well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based approach that uses mindfulness practices—such as meditation, breath awareness, and gentle movement—to help reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. By learning to be more present and accepting of your thoughts and experiences, MBSR can help you respond to challenges with greater calm, clarity, and balance. It’s a practical and empowering tool for managing anxiety, chronic stress, and everyday life pressures.
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is designed to strengthen relationships by enhancing communication, deepening emotional connection, and building trust. This method helps couples understand and manage conflict, increase intimacy, and create shared meaning. Using practical tools and strategies, it supports lasting, healthy relationships at any stage.