My Approach to Helping
As a therapist, I strive to create an environment which empowers clients to express their feelings and thoughts. A client must feel comfortable in therapy. Counseling doesn’t have to be scary or anxiety-inducing. Instead, it can be a safe space that a client looks forward to being in. Therapy helps clients become their best possible selves. I use a variety of modalities to achieve this goal, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion focused therapy, psychoanalytic therapies, and solution-focused therapy, among others.
More Info About My Practice
After working as a high school teacher, I realized that my true passion was connecting with people on a more personal level to help them achieve their full potential. I became a School Counselor and a Licensed Associate Counselor in order to do so. I truly feel one of the greatest gifts in life we can give is time and energy to others, and it is a privilege to be able to do so through counseling.
I graduated from Montclair State University, where I achieved a BA in English and secondary education. I graduated from Monmouth University with a masters degree in school counseling, as well as a certification in professional counseling. In my free time, I enjoy all seasons at the beach, running with Ro, my golden retriever, reading, and cooking.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Specialties: Including but not limited to Child and Adolescent Counseling, Young Adult Counseling, ADHD, Academic Underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Abuse, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Identity, Sleep or Insomnia, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD
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