In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I believe that my personality influences my approach to therapy by being down to earth, open minded, and easily adaptable to various environments which have allowed me the opportunity of working with a diverse population.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
My personal experiences have influenced my work with clients as I am able to understand that we all face struggles and heartache in different ways. I do not come from a wealthy background and there were many times that I had to be my own cheerleader in order to be where I am today. I recognize the issues that a single parent household may face as well as the challenges that come from parenting and simply day to day life stressors.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
There is an art to therapy and when you allow yourself the opportunity to be open to it, you realize it is a beautiful journey.
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.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Family issues
Familial relationships can be the source of stress and emotional pain, even in the healthiest of situations. Painful interactions can range from irritation to resentment and lead to feelings of guilt, disappointment, and anger.
Coping Skills
Coping skills are tools and techniques one can learn, practice, and use to handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order.
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.
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.
Impulse control issues
Reacting quickly without regard for consequences as a response to internal or external events. Impacts relationships and daily life and could be a symptom of personality disorders, bipolar disorders, substance use issues and more.
Fees
$125
First Session
$200
Family Therapy
$175
Couples Therapy
$125
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Family Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Sandplay Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Pastoral & Faith Based Counseling
Training / Certifications
Telehealth Training
Sand Tray Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Licensure
NY, LMHC, 010255
Education
MA, Mental Health Counseling. The Alliance Graduate School of Counseling
Work History
I have 10 years of experiencing working in Social Services and 5 years working as a Mental Health Therapist. My experience entails working in single female and male shelters, family shelter, an interventionist/CPS worker, as well as working with a broad diverse population as a Therapist from ages 6 and up.
Location
545 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 3A, Ardsley, 10502, NY