Undergraduate Degree - Skidmore College
Masters Degree - Lesley University
Specialty/Age Groups Treated - I work with clients of a range of ages, from middle school to adulthood. I support clients in exploring and addressing experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and relational concerns, while also focusing on strengths, interests, and what makes up the whole self.
Languages: English
I am a graduate of Lesley University’s Expressive Therapies Program and I use creativity and a calm, gentle approach to prompt curiosity, exploration, and compassion of a client’s emotional world. My prior work in Care Coordination has helped me view each client in the context of their family, community, and support system and I bring a client-centered, strengths-based focus to my work.
Alongside my ongoing study of Expressive Therapies, I am trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Sand Play Therapy. What I appreciate about these therapeutic approaches is the belief and trust in a client’s inner healing intelligence. With this in mind, I act as a guide to support a client’s path to self-discovery and to help them integrate their insights and values into their daily lives.
Prior to an initial session, I like to read through the intake paperwork submitted by a new client in order to begin with an understanding of what brings them to therapy. In the session itself, I welcome new clients to elaborate on the information they've provided while allowing space and validation of thoughts and emotions emerging in the moments of meeting a new therapist. Depending on the preference of the client, I might provide art materials to support expression and comfort. Together, the new client and I discuss a plan for sessions and treatment approaches that feel like a good fit for the client's needs.
Over the past few years, I have focused much of my time on trainings in KAP and ACT. I love how both of these approaches center on increasing a client’s psychological flexibility so that they may recognize new possibilities and choices in their lives. I appreciate how both welcome all inner emotional experiences and I see that this allows a client to build a strong sense of connection with self and with others.
I grew up on the North Shore and am so happy to be supporting clients here!
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