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Are you going through a tough time? Are you so full of anxiety that you find it challenging to navigate through the day? Parents, do you have a child that is struggling to focus at school or control their emotions? Are you hesitant to talk to somebody for fear of being judged? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Starting a journey in therapy can be scary, however it might just be the best decision of your life. Through experience, I've come to learn that there is nothing more comforting than hearing the words “I understand, I’ve been there or I can relate.”

Your life is an ongoing journey and it's time to make yourself a priority. Are you not living the life you dreamed of? Or do you often feel frustrated that your relationships, home life, and career are less than satisfying? Have you ever wondered what is stopping you from feeling happier, more confident, and in control of your future? We live in a society so busy that we can barely hear ourselves think. Its rare that anyone feels truly heard and listened to. I can help you to learn to lead a more authentic, self-actualizing life that works for you. Perhaps you're looking to take steps towards healing, but are unsure where to start.

I believe that therapy is an individualized experience, requiring the best compatibility of personality and treatment approach to match a clients needs. Clients that are most pleased with my treatment approach are the one's ready to make changes in their life and be honest with themselves. They tend to be individuals and families experiencing difficulty adjusting to a specific change, people in recovery from drugs and alcohol, and people with generalized forms of Anxiety and Depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. Telehealth is now offered for all self pay clients, and those who’s insurance reimburses for the service.

While everyone’s journey through life is unique, we ultimately all want the same thing…We ALL want to be happy. Unfortunately, happiness doesn't always come easily. Our journey is full of challenges that we have to overcome in order to get back to being happy. We experience sadness and loss. We fall completely in love only to suffer heart break. Some of us go through traumatic events such as combat or a devastating accident. These situations and many more cause us to develop feelings of fear, sadness and frustration which we do our best to manage, but typically do so in an unhealthy and maladapted way.

Our sessions are a safe place to unleash your anxiety, stress, or depression. I connect with my clients easily and take an active role in moving you forward in life-changing ways. Talking with an experienced, caring, and non-judgmental listener helps my clients heal, change and make a difference in their lives. Individuals and couples uncover strategies to recognize and change self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that result in negative outcomes in themselves and their relationships.

"You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be." - Marianne Williamson

I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or whatever is preventing you from achieving your life’s purpose. Together we can build resiliency, identify triggers, negative thought patterns, faulty beliefs and behaviors that contribute to your stress or anxiety with a goal of increased self-understanding and less emotional distress. You have the potential and internal strength within you to find happiness. I offer a warm, secure and nonjudgmental environment where you can safely address your presenting issues and learn more about yourself.

After more than a decade of working with children and adolescents as a teachers assistant in nursery schools' and as a camp counselor and group leader, I obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.