How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
Therapy is a collaborative project. When a person starts therapy, it is often related to a situation and/or thoughts that are causing significant emotional and physical discomfort. As your therapist, I will work with you as a team to identify underlying thoughts and your specific beliefs and concerns. We can then discuss what specific actions can be taken to alleviate the situation, stressors, and effect on mood.
What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
Success in therapy looks like when some of the following occur: 1. When a client begins to feel less anxious, less depressed, and less irritable. 2. When they are able to get better sleep, have experiences of increased motiviation, and feel more comfortable. 3. When a client has more energy, improved concentration, and is more engaged with others. 4. When they expierence a decrease in negative thoughts, and have a more positive outook.
What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
Key components of the therapeutic relationship include building trust, having a positive rapport, and working as a team.
Specialties
Anxiety
Panic attacks & panic disorder
Phobias & fears
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stress
General Expertise
Depression
Careers
Work Stress
Loss/Grief
Social Anxiety
Abuse/Survivors of abuse
Agoraphobia
Anger management
In-Network Insurance
Sana Benefits
Fees
$100
First Session
$100
Family Therapy
$100
Couples Therapy
$100
Group Therapy
$100
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Group Session
Individual Session
Family Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Practices
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Training / Certifications
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Licensure
NJ, LPC, 37PC00238100
Education
Master of Arts, Psychology, The New School
Work History
Life can provide many opportunities and challenges. As your therapist, I will strive to help you feel welcome, confident, and ready to share your experiences! We will work collaboratively to help you experience relief as soon as possible. I have worked with many individuals with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, social phobia, and other issues in hospitals, outpatient settings, my private practice office, and emergency departments.
Location
111 Quimby Street, Suite 7, Westfield, 07090, NJ