If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
One thing I would like you to know is that it's not as scary as you might think. We are all people who need help in some capacity along life's journey, and therapy is a resource that can really make a positive difference for you if you give it a chance. The hardest part is often making the decision to seek help and scheduling that first session. My style is patient, empathic, understanding, compassionate and kind. My goal is to help you reach your goals. Together, we can effect change.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I would want you to know that, working with me, you would be in a safe "space" where you would be heard and not judged. I would treat you as a unique individual, and work collaboratively with you to address your particular therapeutic needs and improve your quality of life. I believe my education, trainings, work experience, and personal life experience have made me a well-rounded therapist who can meet you where you are at and help you move to where you want to be.
If you could pick one movie or book that influenced your approach to therapy, what would it be and why?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. It teaches many important life lessons such as fear is a bigger obstacle than the obstacle itself; what is "true" will always endure; the value of gratitude and living in the present; and that a person's growth, change and evolution have a ripple effect that benefits everything around them.
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.
Life transitions
Positive and negative change can be difficult, including things like moving, breaking up, adjusting to parenthood, or changing careers. It’s normal to feel stressed, however, life transitions can inhibit people from living healthy lifestyles.
General Expertise
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.
Addiction
Regular involvement with a substance or activity in a compulsive, hard to control way that often has harmful consequences. Often refers to substance use, but can include compulsive behaviors such as sex, gambling, or shopping.
Anger management
It's normal to experience anger at times, but for some, it becomes so frequent, intense, or difficult to control that it negatively affects their life. Anger management is a structured therapeutic approach toward reducing one’s anger to a point where more appropriate coping and/or conflict management skills are used. Beliefs and thoughts leading toward anger outbursts are explored while healthy coping and interpersonal skills are put into practice.
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.
Chronic illness
Persisting health conditions causing significant barriers to daily functioning as well as discrepancies in how society responds to disabilities. Can impact people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and lead to feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and helplessness.
Fees
$130
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Training / Certifications
Life Coach
Natural Health Consultant
Licensure
MA, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 113029
Education
Master of Social Work, Boston University
Work History
I have developed valuable knowledge and experience in mental health working in a variety of settings throughout my career, including residential, nursing and rehabilitation, and outpatient. I have been doing telehealth for over two years and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and results this service brings to my clients.
Location
Remote Therapy - serving all of Massachusetts, MA