Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Concord, MA

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile. I provide individual therapy for young adults 18+ and adults to address: recent life transitions or loss; symptoms of anxiety and/or depression; difficulty in relationships; traumatic life events; desire to improve mindset and build positive self esteem. I have treated adults, children and adolescents in a variety of settings including The Trauma Center at JRI and Boston Children's Hospital. I also currently provide group therapy at McLean Hospital. I would be glad to assist you with your goals toward your overall health and well-being.

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” - Carl Jung. The philosophy that guides my approach as a clinical psychologist is the unwavering belief that people have limitless potential to heal and grow. My hope for those with whom I work is increased self-awareness, enriched relationships, deeper emotional engagement, and healthier, more flexible functioning. My goals in providing therapy are to help people understand themselves and their concerns more fully and to facilitate the development of new skills for coping with what's troubling them.

My practice primarily treats children, adolescents, and adults through the modalities of individual,family therapy and parental guidance. I approach each client's issues, situations with care and compassion in order to create a non-judgemental space so they can develop their strengths and gain new insights into their symptoms and behaviors. I enjoy the process of building the therapeutic relationship as I believe that it is through relationships people can heal. Much of my experience is treating trauma ; anxiety; mood disorders; and transitional issues such as divorce, adoption, loss, and relational issues.

My role as a therapist is to facilitate change, help you find the strength and skills to move forward in your life. Life is challenging and complex and can present us with obstacles too hard to face alone. Therapy can provide you with a renewed sense of hope, self-esteem, and positive tools to make changes. I have extensive training in therapies to meet your needs, be it cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma -informed, or solution-focused. Whether you are facing major life transitions, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, or codependency in your relationships, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I believe that there is no single treatment that works best for everyone. I believe that therapy is the most effective when it's tailored to the unique needs of each client. We will spend time building trust arriving at a shared understanding of your treatment goals. My practice focuses on creating space in which transformation is possible and old patterns can shift into something that allows for growth and possibility. We'll start with current challenges that you may be experiencing and together, we will carve out a road map that can help you on your journey to be the most complete version of you.

"Life feels too hard, too disappointing, too scary. I feel like a terrible person." Feelings are normal. We all have them but sometimes we become overwhelmed and get stuck in patterns that repeat unsatisfying results over and over. Whether from trauma , grief, low self esteem, addictive behaviors or attachment disruptions, I can help you shift toward greater satisfaction and ease in your life by listening and working together to focus in on core areas that have become barriers to your well being.

Creating a welcoming and supportive environment is fundamental to explore each individual’s unique experiences. I provide individual therapy to young adults and professionals struggling with life transitions and challenges in relationships with self and with others. Incorporating the mind and body into my practice deepens clients journey toward recovery and self-discovery. In my work with clients living in the Boston area, I help them navigate the fast-paced and competitive environment that can feel difficult to keep up with. Empowered in our work together, clients find healthy solutions balancing stress, work, and school.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral interventions for OCD, anxiety disorders, PTSD , and other conditions. Prior to joining Cambridge Psychology Group (CPG), I completed my pre-doctoral internship/residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, a specialty clinic where I provided exposure-based CBT for youth and adults with anxiety and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD specifically. I also have expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.

Young children often have big behaviors that can make family life difficult. Hitting, destroying toys, tantrums, and simply not listening, are among the many challenges caregivers report when they seek my support. I may be able to help your family by strengthening the relationship between you and your young children through play and structured discipline techniques using a therapy approach called PCIT (www.pcit.org). This treatment approach has proven outcomes for families, including increased self-esteem of children, relational security, and increased pro-social behaviors, and decreases in negative attention-seeking behaviors.