I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. I have worked in various roles in the mental health field for ten years, but have been a practicing therapist for the past five. I have primarily worked with families, teenagers, and emerging adults (18-25), though my clients have come in all ages and with a variety of presenting challenges. I am particularly passionate about LGBTQ-related issues, navigating life transitions, and family concerns. My style is warm, collaborative and non-judgmental. I draw from a range of theories and modalities in my therapy, particularly narrative, feminist, systems, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches. I believe it is essential for the client to be involved in the decision for which route we take and how we conceptualize the problem in therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 126358