About Me and My Work

I provide a collaborative, affirming approach to therapy that combines mindfulness, skill-building, and empathetic exploration, drawing on my training in evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

In our work together, we will challenge what isn’t working in your life, while celebrating and building upon your existing strengths. My areas of specialty include life transitions (e.g. moving, starting a new job or school, relationship beginnings or endings), anxiety and worry, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, identity concerns, and trauma.

I often encourage conversations about identity, oppression, and privilege with my clients, as I believe therapy can provide an important space to understand and address the effects of racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and ableism on our lives.

My Training and Professional Background

Prior to working in private practice, I trained at New York University’s Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing, a community outpatient setting, while also obtaining my M.A. in counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from NYU. My passion for destigmatizing mental health and promoting wellness in underserved communities has led to my previous work experiences with The Trevor Project and Frontline Paper. In addition to work as a therapist, I am a volunteer for New York City’s branch of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).

Professionals with a provisional license, including a Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit (MHC-LP), gain experience under the guidance of licensed supervisors after completing their graduate training. I’m grateful to be working under the supervision of Dr. Karthik Gunnia and Dr. Sam Klugman.

Education

New York University
M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Montclair State University
B.A. in Psychology and English
Minor in Classical Studies

Training

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Bootcamp through Praxis
With Steven Hayes, Ph.D., Robyn Walser, Ph.D., and Kelly Wilson, Ph.D.

The Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma through The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
With Pat Ogden, Ph.D.; Stephen Porges, Ph.D.; Bessel van der Kolk, MD; Janina Fisher, Ph.D.; Kathy Steele, MN, CS; Deb Dana, LCSW; Ruth Lanius, MD, Ph.D.; and Thema Bryant-Davis, Ph.D.

Crisis Counseling for LGBTQIA+ Youth through The Trevor Project