“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” Henry David Thoreau, Walden

Why start therapy?

Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed with new or unexpected life stressors, or when they feel stuck or controlled by their thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we focus so much on being happy, but paradoxically experience happiness as elusive. I work collaboratively with adult clients of all ages to help them change their relationships with their thoughts and feelings, regain control over their actions, and lead meaningful lives.

Road Map

  • Build Connection

    While therapy can help individuals make the changes they would like in their lives, compatibility and trust between therapist and client are essential to successful treatment.
    We will work together to create a supportive space where you can be your true self so we can help you build the life you want to live.

  • Set Goals

    If we’re successful in the work we do, what will you do differently?
    We will work collaboratively to identify clear and achievable goals that align with your values, which will guide the work we do together.

  • Learn New Skills to Be Present

    In order to better connect with your internal and external worlds, we need to learn to flexibly pay attention to what we are noticing in the current moment. The more we can notice what is happening, the better informed we are to get out of the unhelpful patterns we’ve been stuck in.

  • Learn New Skills to Open Up

    Sometimes, thoughts and feelings seem like commands we need to obey or threats to our wellbeing. A large element of this approach involves learning skills to unhook yourself from these internal experiences and take away their power. When we acknowledge and allow these thoughts and feelings instead of getting stuck fighting with or avoiding them, they can't pull you around or keep you away from what’s important to you.

  • Learn New Skills to Do What Matters

    We will explore what matters to you. What do you want to be known for? How do you want to treat yourself and others?
    In doing so, we will challenge what isn’t working in your life, while celebrating and building upon your existing strengths. This will guide the actions we take do what matters to you even when it isn’t easy.

  • Practice Between Sessions

    Therapy is like learning to play the piano: you have to practice outside of sessions if you want to get good at these skills.
    I want you to leave here after each session with an action plan— something practical to take away and use to actively make a difference in your life. Your willingness to practice this outside of our sessions greatly contribute to therapy outcomes.

My areas of clinical specialty include:

On the therapy process:

You’re climbing your mountain over there, and I’m climbing my mountain over here. And from where I am on my mountain, I can see things on your mountain that you can’t see—like an avalanche about to happen, or an alternative pathway you can take. I am still climbing my mountain, making mistakes and still learning from them. We can all get better at climbing and learning to appreciate the journey.”

Hayes, Strosahl , & Wilson, 1999

Therapy in NYC

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Therapy in NYC 〰️

Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home!

I am currently only meeting with clients virtually via a secure Telehealth platform. Clients must be in New York State at the time of service.

Get started with therapy today.