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Thank you for visiting my page! I have worked in the fields of mental health and addiction for over 22 years with individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, addiction, stress management and overall lack of satisfaction in life. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you have the opportunity to engage in self-exploration and resolve some of the obstacles preventing you from achieving complete balance in your life.

Your path to recovery, independence, and a higher quality of life may feel distant, but you need not travel alone. As a Master’s level Mental Health Counselor, my passion is empowering people to accomplish their goals in a mindful and compassionate manner. I specialize in counseling adolescents, young adults and executives who experience excessive stress, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or additional mental health concerns. Blending empirical psychotherapeutic techniques with creativity, mindfulness, and self-compassion, we will take steps to Reconnect, Recenter & Restore your wellness.

I am a strengths based clinician who feels strongly that with the right support anything is possible. In session, I want to determine where you are, and how I can help you get where you are going. My client focus is children, adolescents, and families. I began my work in the field focused on women's issues, domestic violence, and the road from victim to survivor. For the last 14 years I worked with youth and their families providing individual and family therapy.

I join clients who are struggling with anxiety, mood changes, and thoughts and behavior that disrupt their lives. Many of my clients feel removed from their lives and relationships, almost like they're watching as an outsider. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more in control, and more present in their lives. Let's start the conversation, what do you feel is holding you back?

I am a Pennsylvania licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of adults with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, anxiety and depression, trauma associated with sexual abuse, PTSD, couple's counseling, and LGBT issues. Facilitation of therapeutic sessions with a holistic approach to treatment which addresses a wide-range of client needs. Clinical framework is combined psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies designed to help the client understand how the past impacts the present, to aid healing from traumatic events, and experience a fulfilling life.

With over 10 years of experience in providing psychotherapy, I am adept at helping people of all ages (4 and up) handle depression, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship problems, and transitions. I am trained to utilize both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches and create an approach that is unique to each individual. When working with children and adolescents, I collaborate with parents and focus on building coping and communication skills that will last a lifetime. In addition to individual and family therapy, I also provide couples counseling.

These are unprecedented times that challenge all of us. As human beings, we perceive uncertainty as a threat, and this often leads to anxiety and depression in otherwise healthy individuals. My practice remains open and willing to help you through these uncertain times.

"I count it as a blessing to devote my professional time to serving individuals and families struggling with a wide range of mental health struggles including depression, addictions, anxiety, maladaptive personality features, parenting strategies, parenting a child with autism, and familial adjustment to separation or divorce. A proponent of technical eclecticism as an outpatient and community-based therapist, I specialize in Psychoanalytic, Trauma-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I understand how hard it is to sort through a list of names to find someone with whom you are comfortable talking. Clients often tell me that they felt at ease in our first phone contact. I love what I do; helping individuals and families understand and learn healthy ways to cope with issues like depression, anxiety, troubled relationships, & loss, and to make lasting changes in their personal lives. So many people feel overwhelmed and don't know where or how to start and it can be as simple as calling to set up the first appointment.

If you are interested in growing, changing and working with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living the fullest, richest life possible, then you have found the right therapist. I look forward to speaking with you.

My focus is assisting clients in finding their own solutions. My role is to help uncover strengths and protective factors while building the necessary coping skills required to move through life's most significant challenges. Trauma, grief, sadness, confusion, worry and addiction are the most common reasons why people reach out for help. After listening and identifying issues together, the therapeutic relationship will begin to build and in that safe and trusting space support will be created. We will then strategize and set goals, ultimately developing a road map for greater happiness, a peaceful mind and a healthier life.

I provide individual therapy for mental health needs and adjustment disorders. Depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders are typical mental health issues of my clients. I also treat adjustment issues such as grief/loss, relationship/divorce/marital, work/career, and body image/weight.

I enjoy walking alongside clients to help them live their preferred lives. Having spent years living, working, and traveling around the world, I have a deep appreciation for diversity and the many things that make us each unique. With all my clients I strive to be down-to-earth and compassionate, and believe that a sense of humor is an essential tool for navigating life’s many obstacles.

I look forward to speaking with you about your questions and concerns. The first step to getting help is finding the right therapist for you. It is the connection that I make with people that is most important. I believe that the right question asked at the right time has the ability to change people's lives. I use an eclectic approach in counseling in order to meet each individuals' needs. I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Let's talk on the phone to determine if our relationship is the one you feel best suits your current needs.

There are no short cuts to healing emotional injury, examining important relationships, and addressing self-defeating habits that have taken years to develop. With appropriate clinical intervention, care and compassion, you can replace painful patterns with healthy new behaviors and perspective. You do not have to do this alone.

I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I treat both individuals and couples. My treatment approach is a blend of DBT, CBT, and ACT. My therapeutic style is caring, effective, and practical. Clients describe me as sensitive, warm, and encouraging and I truly love what I do. Life can be extremely stressful and difficult to navigate at times. Reaching out for help is one of the hardest and bravest things to do. I pride myself in taking the time to understand the nature of someone's struggles and making sure his/her goals are addressed.