About Me

“It is a joy to be hidden, and disaster not to be found.”
― D.W. Winnicott

Relationships are often difficult and confusing. I work with those who often feel misunderstood in life, let down by others, and led to believe there is something wrong with them or that they are "too much." Whether this manifests as difficulties in relationships (couples, peers, parenting, families), body image issues, perfectionism, or difficulties sharing your true self - I can help you help gain insight, improve self-awareness, set boundaries, and communicate better. I will be your partner in the process, identifying problematic patterns of thought and behavior, understanding what's inhibiting you in relationships, and facilitating difficult emotions. My patients would describe me as perceptive, authentic, humorous, and direct.

While trained as a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist, my style draws from a variety of methodologies depending on each client's needs. For over a decade in private practice, I specialize in working with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting young children. I also have expertise in working with the LGBTQ+ community and provide a non-judgmental space to explore gender and sexuality. Throughout my experience, I have enjoyed working with a diverse group of people, keeping in mind the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my clinical training at New York University, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and a Master of Social Work.

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About Psychotherapy

Even though there are many different types of psychotherapy, they all aim for the same result -- symptom relief. A symptom, simply put, is something about the client that is causing them distress. Some therapies focus on directly changing your thought process or a behavior. Others strive to go deeper, looking at what brought on this thought process or behavior in the first place. Either way, the hopeful result is for you to feel better, to lead a more authentic and satisfying life. 

  • Therapy is a space just for you. Your therapist will listen to your thoughts, feelings, memories, and dreams; and won't interject with their own plans or needs.

  • Unlike most relationships in your life, your therapist can listen objectively. They can help you look at different points of view without the pressure of judgement or emotion.

  • Often, we are not aware of the feelings that are connected to our thoughts or actions. When we shut off these feelings, they may leak inadvertently into other parts of your life or "explode" unexpectedly.

  • There is also a phenomenon called "transference," which can be very informative in therapy. Basically, it's when you unconsciously redirect feelings and thoughts about one person to another. When it happens in therapy, it can create enormous change by understanding it and talking about it.

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Services Provided

I provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. I also provide clinical consultation and supervision to licensed clinicians, and have completed the SIFI certification that enables me to supervise Social Work Interns. 

Couples are welcome in my practice at any stage during their relationship -- from dating, engaged, partnered, married, separated, or any stage in between. 

I offer 45-minute weekly sessions. Additional or fewer sessions can be arranged, depending on client's needs. Therapy varies in length, depending on the personal goals of the client. 

I also have a group practice, with therapists who specialize in other areas. Meet other therapists here.

I am currently only providing video or telephone sessions. 

 

Photos by A. Quijano