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I am a Clinical Mental Health therapist with certifications in Addiction and Family Therapy. I have over 30 years experience helping individuals and families to become drug-free, and helping to empower individuals, couples and families in creating a healthy, loving, prosperous environment. My style is to explore their total health issues and challenges. My method is to develop a plan to assist/coach clients to grow, step-by-step, to overcome their life challenges. I have studied Clinical Counseling, Family, Addiction and Behavior Modification Therapies for many years. I have also studied Family Therapy Post-Graduate for 2 years.

Do you ever feel like you have lost yourself in motherhood and wonder who you are outside of that title? Do you want to regain a zest for life and be able to manage anxiety/depression that seems to keep you in a cycle of unfulfillment? Or, has past trauma impacted your relationship with self and/or others? I too, have been in your shoes after experiencing a traumatic birth that changed my life, and now I am committed to helping other women reclaim their lives. I specialize in working with women who want to find the joy in their lives again and manage symptoms of depression or anxiety.

A great deal of my professional practice has been working with individuals, groups, couples and families, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I understand that no single approach is the right one for everyone & it is important to meet each person where they are. I believe it is important to tailor the therapy approach to each individual. As such, I use various approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, EMDR, Person-Centered, & Gottman Method for couples therapy. Let me help you get unstuck & develop skills to improve in the ways you would like.

Are you… feeling irritable, sad, and withdrawn; worried and stressed; having issues in your relationships or marriage; struggling with substances that may seem to have a hold on you and creating more life problems; feeling “stuck” and unable to let go of past experiences; dealing with the loss of a loved one; having difficulty adjusting to changes in life; feeling out of control; or here because you have a desire to gain greater self-awareness? If your answer is “yes” to any of the above, then you’re in the right place. Take a deep breath, know that you’re not alone and I am here to help!

I believe in "hope" no matter what the circumstances. For twenty five years I provided social work services for adolescents and families in the city of Philadelphia. I've encountered many devastating situations but I watch hope, coupled with determination turn the situations around. I specialize in individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy. I am a gifted therapists with compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. I listen deeply and journey along side you as new truths are revealed and old wounds are explored and healed.

I believe that therapy should provide a secure and non-judgemental space which makes clients feel comfortable and safe. I am committed to understanding each client's unique situation, and creating the supportive healing relationship that makes growth possible. My first goal when working with a client is to create a warm, accepting, collaborative atmosphere for our sessions, it is important to me that you feel emotionally and physically safe when we work together. I learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. I also assist my clients by recognizing their core obstacles.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania is a private behavioral health clinic for Veterans and military family members. We provide confidential, personalized, and evidence-based care, at NO COST and with no long waits. We serve Veterans and the entire military family, including National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status, with a focus the post-9/11 era. We take time to learn your unique situation and tailor our care to best serve your individual needs, using the best available practices supported by research. Due to COVID-19, we are offering all services via telehealth.