Adoption Therapists in 44256

I have been an active member of my community for most of my life. I began caring for others at age 15 by working as a nursing assistant in a local nursing home. I have volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician and was a foster parent for nearly 100 children over a 13 year time span. I am passionate about helping people of all ages reach their personal or professional goals. I specialize in EMDR however; I utilize many types of therapy that is tailored to each individual client.Please make an appointment so we can discuss how I can help you and your family.

As a therapist, I am dedicated to making the most of each session with my clients and value your choice to be in this journey. I strive to develop a respectful and trusting relationship creating a strong base for my client's journey, no matter what their age, working with young preschool-age children through adults. Making the decision to open your child, yourself or your family up to counseling takes courage! You will get a genuine and professional experience with each session as I view our work as collaborative toward change. I have additional training in trauma therapy, DBT, CBT, and I am a Registered Play Therapist.

Forrest Gump said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” Sure, Forrest, but it’s still ALL chocolate, which is almost always at least a little bit good. However, we know that sometimes life throws things at us that do not resemble chocolates in the least, aside from color. They’re not sweet, they’re bitter…simply not palatable. I get it, sometimes life is flat out difficult, and we find ourselves trying to navigate its waters shrouded in a proverbial “fog.” It's my desire to travel alongside of others on their journey while helping them find peace in the present and hope for the future.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious, recover from trauma, and parent more confidently. We have also helped many get/stay clean & sober and increase their understanding of the disease of addiction.

I am only accepting perinatal clients at this time.<- Every person deserves to have a voice, feel worthy, and experience validation. I would like to help facilitate these aspects of your life grow through the development of a positive therapeutic relationship. I will create a warm and caring environment, free of judgments, to allow you to open yourself up to your vulnerabilities at your own pace. Therapy can be used as a tool and a space to allow yourself to gain strength as you face life transitions, familial/relational conflicts, or even job stress. I hope to work with you to find solutions.