Welcome, it’s wonderful to meet you. I am an LCSW licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I work with individuals dealign. with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and substance use issues.

Approach to Therapy

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. I come from an education background, and I taught for many years before transitioning into therapy. I have worked with a wide variety of clients who were dealing with mental health issues as well substance use issues. I have worked in rehabs, hospitals, and outpatient facilities and my experiences have shaped my practice because people have taught me so much by allowing me to interact and work with them. If you are someone who feels alone in a crowd or when asked how they are doing always says “I’m fine”, we should talk. If you feel stuck, I can help. You don't have to continue feeling isolated or that you're the only person experiencing what you are going through. Having someone to talk to about your issue can be a tremendous relief and is the first step towards healing. Change is possible and can happen for anyone. As an LCSW I look at the whole person and where they are coming from. I try to meet people where they are at and try to assist and guide them towards their goals. If you are tired of struggling alone, and of life being more difficult than it has to be, maybe you would like to meet, and we can just talk about where you are at and where you want to be. My approach to therapy is an overall eclectic one that combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic and psychodynamic therapy that is client centered and solution focused. My clients are provided an environment where they receive unconditional positive regard, genuine empathy, and a safe space to discover their own solutions. An important aspect of my therapeutic approach is assisting clients to identify and change negative thought patterns that help to improve behaviors and feelings. I try to meet people where they are at, so I can assist and guide them to where they want to go in a way that utilizes their strengths. I believe I can help people break down their issues and make more manageable to deal with in concrete terms. My sessions will involve check-ins, a review of any issues that have come up as well as monitoring a clients diagnosis Treatment Plan Goals and self-care. Progress will be an agreed-upon goal between myself and my clients. Between our sessions I want clients to consider or think about what happened in session. I like working with clients who are proactive and motivated to change for the better. I became a provider because I have always been curious about how our minds work, the impact that our thoughts, feelings and beliefs can have on our lives, and maybe most importantly that we can change our thoughts, feelings and beliefs and is so doing change our lives. Another reason I became a provider is because the significance of therapy on me. In therapy I finally felt someone heard me and understood what I was telling them about my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and they didn’t try to correct me or tell me I was wrong for having them, instead they validated me and helped me explore them from different perspectives. In my personal life enjoy following my favorite sports teams, reading, watching TV and spending quality time with the people most important to me.