Originally from New York and currently living in Arizona, I started off helping others as an elementary school teacher (15 years) and college professor (11 years) before going into mental health as a practitioner. The passion for teaching undergraduate psychology courses and participating in research studies, led to a cross-cultural presentation at the International Conference of Psychology in Yokohama, Japan (2016) which catapulted the desire to go beyond the classroom and help others in another capacity as a therapist while working on my doctorate in clinical psychology. Over the last 10 years I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families helping them achieve their goals by recognizing their strengths and aiding them in the journey of healing and empowerment through self-reflection and discovery. Since the Covid pandemic I have expanded my experience from in-person to Telehealth, providing my clients with the same modalities and one-on-one experiences to meet their needs. My philosophy is that we are always looking for “Progress not perfection.”

In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, reading, traveling, and as much time as I can outdoors. I am an avid kayaker, paddleboarder, hiker, and runner (which my 2 Husky-Shepherd’s love). Currently, I am training again for my 2^nd half marathon.

Background

Education:

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education – Long Island University-Brookville, May 2002

Master of Education in Counseling, Human Relations – Northern Arizona University, May 2006

Master of Science in Psychology – Walden University, November 2018

PhD – Walden University (anticipated graduation, Fall 2028)

Population(s):

• Adults
• Teens

Specific Therapy Services:

• Co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental health disorders
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma (PTSD) and Stress-Related Disorders
• Anger Management
• Grief and loss

Treatment Modalities:

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MB-CBT)
• Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Grief Counseling
• Play Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy

Professional Affiliations:

American Psychological Association (APA)