If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
I would like people to know that therapy does not suggest something is wrong with you, it means you want to work on yourself. Therapy does not have to be just when you are in crisis, but an opportunity to improve ourselves. Therapy can be exactly what you want it to be!!
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
I base treatment goals on what the client reports as struggles and wanting to making improvement. Goals are determined by where the client would ultimately like to be. This is a collaborative process and driven by clients goals.
What excites you most about the evolving mental health landscape?
I am very excited that there is a normalization of seeking help, there is more and more access to services, and increased awareness of the importance of prioritizing mental health.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Abuse/Survivors of abuse
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Coping Skills
General Expertise
Self-Esteem
Borderline Personality Disorder
Social Anxiety
Anger management
Codependency
Communication issues
Dependence issues
Identity development
Fees
$135
First Session
$130
Couples Therapy
$120
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Parents
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Adolescents (13-17)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Licensure
NY, LCSW, 089122
Education
Masters of Social, Social Work, Greater Rochester Collaborative
Work History
As a clinician, I have worked in a variety of settings, with diverse populations. This has provided me with rich learning experiences and understanding of a wide range of struggles. I have worked with in an acute care setting, provided group therapy, forensic psychotherapy, as well as work with victims of trauma. I work with adults, teens and couples.
Location
1802 New York State Route 332 South, Canandaigua, 14424, NY