Find a Therapist in Branchburg, NJ

My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

It’s easy to lose your sense of direction, especially when life pulls you away from what once felt clear or important. I work with individuals who feel stuck, uncertain, or unsure how to move forward. You might be questioning your choices, your path, or your place in the world. These experiences often come with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or a sense of loneliness. In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you reconnect with what matters most and begin moving forward with more clarity and intention. Sessions include both reflection and practical steps, helping you better understand yourself while also creating a path forward. My approach is grounded, supportive, and collaborative. We’ll explore patterns, clarify your values, and work toward changes that feel realistic and aligned with who you are. Over time, clients often feel more confident in their decisions, more steady in themselves, and better able to navigate uncertainty. If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free consultation so we can talk through what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.

You've worked hard to build a successful career and establish yourself as a respected professional. People know you as someone competent, dependable, and always finds a way forward—a person of unwavering integrity. On the outside, you appear calm and in control, but inside, you carry a quiet, invisible burden: the constant pressure to get everything right, hide your fears, and stay productive—even when you're overwhelmed. You rarely give yourself permission to rest, set boundaries, or ask for help—leaving your own needs hidden beneath the surface. The behaviors and emotional patterns that bring you to therapy are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are ways you learned to cope and protect yourself in response to your earliest experiences with caregivers. Healing doesn't come from pushing yourself to do more—it begins with understanding these adaptations with compassion and gently helping your nervous system discover what true safety and connection can feel like. My approach is collaborative and attuned. We'll bring gentle curiosity to your experiences, exploring how your protective patterns once helped you survive and shaped the way you relate to yourself and others—always at a pace that feels safe and supportive. Together, we'll integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and experiential work to cultivate safety, connection, and self-trust—laying the groundwork for meaningful, lasting change.

I have been working with individuals and families since 1998. The majority of my work has been with adolescents and adults who struggle with a variety of psychiatric, emotional and behavioral issues in individual and group settings. My specialties include Trauma, Anxiety, Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar), Addiction, Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorder and Parenting. My approach to therapy draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change? Maybe anxiety, stress, or relationship challenges keep showing up in ways that make it hard to move forward. Or perhaps becoming pregnant, adjusting to life after having a baby, or navigating fertility or postpartum changes has brought up emotions you weren’t expecting. I help people learn how to better understand and regulate their emotions so they can respond to life with more clarity and confidence. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and authentic. I want therapy to be a place where you can be honest about what’s hard while also learning ways to make everyday life feel easier. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and look at the patterns that may be keeping you stuck—while also building practical tools that make a real difference outside of session. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to navigate things on your own. If you live in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Virginia and are open to telehealth sessions, I’d be happy to connect to talk more, answer any questions you may have, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

My ideal client wants to get the most out of their life by incorporating improved psychological and spiritual practices. My deeply empathic approach is supported by advanced training. My 20-plus years of post-graduate experience allow clients to receive effective, personal treatment. I have successfully treated many people who have struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, and grief and loss. I always try to honor the brave decision it takes to seek professional help, and I take that commitment seriously. My extensive training and experience in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy allow for the professional fluency and personal warmth needed to support people through depression, anxiety, addiction, and grief and loss. For years, I have helped adults and adolescents reach personal goals that once felt out of reach. Come in for a free face-to-face consultation, and I will discuss treatment options that I provide, as well as options other professionals provide. You have everything to gain by reaching out for help, and I look forward to working with you. You don't have to walk your road alone.

I don’t use a “one size fits all” approach; What works for one person may not work for another. My style is integrative, blending approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic. At times, I may bring your attention to how your thoughts and emotions align with your body as a means to stay present and decrease anxiety. Building a therapeutic relationship can take some more time for one person than another. Therapy is not a race, but more so a journey. I encourage you to be patient with yourself. Together, we can work towards restoring and maintaining your emotional well-being.

I believe in the Rogerian principle of having unconditional positive regard for my clients. This means that you will not be judged no matter what you share with me and that I will work with you toward the best outcome. I want to build upon your strengths and help you gain knowledge from past disappointments as building blocks toward a better tomorrow.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported, especially in spaces where that hasn’t always been the case. I work with trans, queer, and non-monogamous clients who are seeking a therapist who not only affirms their identities but shares community and understanding. Whether you're exploring your identity, processing internalized messages, seeking gender-affirming care, or just want someone who gets it, you're in the right place. I also work with clients navigating depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and major life transitions. No matter what brings you to therapy, my approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and working together to identify your strengths, set meaningful goals, and grow in ways that feel right for you. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and dialectical therapies, I tailor our work to your unique needs, and I’m always continuing to learn and evolve so that I can better support you as your full self.

You are worth it! I am a licensed therapist who treats adolescents and adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, and mood disorders. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of teens, adults, and families work to address the root causes of issues, resulting in healing and growth. My style is compassionate and person-centered. Some of my therapy modalities include CBT, DBT, exposure, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, meditation techniques, and addiction issues, to include relapse prevention. If you struggle with self-esteem, thinking patterns, negative beliefs about yourself, rumination, compulsions, sadness, reactivity, self-esteem, relationships, anxieties, and fears, or simply loss of control in your life, please reach out.

You are taking an important step in healing and growth that will enable you to make more positive choices moving forward. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, grief or loss, having relationship difficulties, demonstrating communication problems or just feeling "stuck," contact me at Three Steps Forward to discuss how counseling can help you. My mission is to provide a counseling experience that is comfortable, soothing and empowering. Each session is tailored to your particular needs. Together, we will clarify what you hope to gain from this experience overall. I understand that counseling may be the first opportunity for you to feel truly heard and understood. I will listen to what you say in session, as well as what you don't say, and I'll be mirroring that back to you. I can help you move past the depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. We will work together to challenge the maladaptive stories and unhealthy messages you've been carrying around with you to develop a healthier, more encouraging script that will spur you to move forward, make conscious choices, and note your progress throughout. I favor an active approach to therapy and employ many cognitive-behavioral techniques as well as an incredibly impactful tool called Rapid Transformational Therapy which incorporates Hypnosis.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 25 years of experience treating adults. I am dedicated to helping clients build resilience and develop long-term coping strategies that support lasting mental health. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and panic, mood and personality-related challenges, interpersonal problems, self-esteem concerns, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), trauma, grief, life transitions, adjustment issues, and stress management.