What excites you most about the evolving mental health landscape?
I am excited for the future of telehealth and have been providing video services for over 3 years. While I still have an office with a particularly calming and peaceful atmosphere, I am excited to be able to offer quality and convenient mental health care via video sessions to help clients have greater access to care from the comforts and convenience of their own home or office. This has in many ways improved the clients ability to do meaningful work on their holistic wellness.
What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
The therapeutic alliance/relationship is one of the most important aspects of our work together. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be honest with themselves, so they can learn how to thrive and to grow.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
I believe that while the human experience is in many ways shared and relatable our individual experiences are special and unique and so is my therapeutic approach. I meet my clients where they are at, with compassion. Tending to integrate the knowledge I have gained from both eastern and western philosophical principles, I tailor each therapeutic interaction to meet the needs of my clients.
Specialties
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Divorce & separation
Separation and divorce can trigger a range of mental health challenges, even when the split is mutually agreed upon. Prolonged challenges can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and more.
General Expertise
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety or social phobia is fear of social situations or a fear of interacting with people other than close friends and family. Social anxiety can be persistent, intense, and debilitating, greatly affecting daily life.
Artists' mental health
There’s been a long history of debating the connection between creativity and mental illness. Research shows mixed results but ultimately, anyone can experience mental health issues in relation to professional burnout or work-related stress.
Caregiver stress & support
Caring for a friend or family member (paid or unpaid) includes emotional support, housework, help with finances, medication management, and shopping. Can be stressful, making caregivers more vulnerable to things like anxiety, isolation, and fatigue.
Fees
$150
First Session
$150
Couples Therapy
$150
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
Yoga teacher training 200hr
Energy Psychology
Progressive Counting
Solution Focused Trauma Informed Care
Spirituality Counseling
Education
Master's in Social Work (SUNY at Buffalo)
Bachelor's in Psychology (SUNY at Geneseo)
Work History
I have been a general mental health practitioner for the last 3.5 years, mostly supporting clients with issues around anxiety, depression, life transition, relationships, stress reduction, career transition, loss or anything else that comes up. Prior to starting my private practice I had experience working with patients in hospice, in grief counseling, with families and children, women affected by domestic violence, and adults with disabilities.