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I specialize in working with individuals of African decent who are looking to improve the way in which they are handling life's challenges. My approach is one that cultivates my clients' awareness and relationship to their own inherent strength and power.

The power of change is within you. I am a clinician who is compassionate about the wellbeing of others. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have over 15 years of intense experience in the field of Counseling and Cognitive Therapy. My practice includes supporting the needs of individual adults and families while utilizing a holistic approach. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities, with an understanding of interpersonal and familial relationships. As my client you can expect to accomplish goals focusing on practical solutions and your own strengths.

Life can be an emotional rollercoaster. Circumstances can be tough and life events can be out of our control.

Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe it just feels like you're juggling too much. Something needs to change. This isn't how you expected things to turn out. You’re second guessing decisions to be sure you don’t mess up. You knew “adulting” wouldn’t be easy, you just didn’t realize it was going to be like this.

Life comes with many challenges but seeking help should not be one of them. When you are struggling to make it to tomorrow, finding a therapist that best fits your needs is important. Those who experience anxiety and depression can have a challenging time processing and accepting their emotions. You no longer have to navigate daily stressors alone. As a therapist, I want to facilitate a safe space where you can explore your inner thoughts and feelings, process your traumas, and begin to understand and accept yourself. I know it takes significant effort to be here, and I hope you choose to make me part of your therapeutic journey.

Sometimes we become overwhelmed with life's many challenges and can't seem to get things right. Stress can overtake our lives and leave us feeling bog down, thus feeling stagnant or repeating the same negative patterns. Together I can help you achieve a personal sense of well being through counseling. My therapeutic approach is an interactive goal oriented approach using cognitive behavior therapy. Our thoughts, emotions and behaviors essentially create our lives! They can create within us tremendous sadness or overwhelming joy.

I am passionate about assisting my clients in navigating the challenges they may be encountering. Using a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutic approach, I invite my clients to challenge negative thought patterns that affect their ability to reach their optimum potential. My purpose is to help my clients understand their problems and provide them with practical tools to cope. I value the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can. This is my basic premise from which I practice my clinical approach. Often times life throws many curve balls that makes you feel overwhelmed, stuck, lost and fearful. During these times growth and change can seem like a far fetched idea and can affect you well into adulthood, but life is not meant to be lived this way. I am a New York State Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in child welfare, hospital behavioral health settings and schools which have afforded me the opportunity to craft my skill of helping others live fulfilling lives.

Let's Figure It Out Together. The honest reality is that life can be very challenging. Some days are easier than others. For the really challenging days, talking to someone can help to put things into focus, reduce stressors, and manage chaos. My practice is focused on you and your needs, providing the resources, coaching, support, and skill development to help you move forward. I provide a relaxed and safe environment to express yourself. When ready working together we develop solutions and steps to manage obstacles.

Relational issues are our specialty. We help people who are having trouble navigating relationships and all kinds of life adjustments. In fact, the practice is named "Help to Adjust" because throughout life people must effectively cope (adjust) to all kinds of struggles that occur. Our counselors and coaches are trained to assist with the tools that we all need.

I have learned that people may forget what you said but people will never forget how you make them feel. - Maya Angelou. Life can bring about unpredictable and chaotic challenges and situations which can disrupt your mental, physical and emotional health. I utilize a client-centered approach which will enable you to empower yourselves. The goal is to overcome your challenges and restore your well-being.

"When I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" -Carl Rogers. Together we can make positive, lasting changes in your life in a supportive and understanding environment. As we promote healing and self-exploration, we will also implement skills that help you to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

Life can be tough at times and the stress can often lead to your thoughts becoming unclear. Sometimes all you need is someone with whom you can sift through your thoughts. By being here, you have already taken the first step in trying to become one with yourself. Allow me to support you through this journey as we work together to overcome life’s challenges so that you can achieve overall wellness.

“Fitting in allows you to blend in with everyone else, but being different allows you to be yourself, to be unique, and to be more creative.” – Sonya Parker. Do you often get comments about how different you are? It is ok to be different and unique, it allows you to be capable of self-acceptance. I am a firm believer that everyone's path in life is different, what we need to discover is how we will go about this path that we have been presented with. Sometimes, life can become difficult and feel like a never ending obstacle. Together we can overcome this obstacle and not let it defer you from your path.