About Me
My life’s work has been finding a way out of the suffering that my unconscious believes in my destiny. This has manifested in every aspect of my life, and I believe there is no limit to the amount of growth I can do to liberate myself from this suffering. My work as a therapist is part of my path towards liberation.
I believe in the healing power of relational psychotherapy. I’ve been on the other side, stuck in pain and darkness, and it was therapy that set me on a new path.
I graduated from Fordham's Master of Clinical Social Work in 2020 and earned a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in New York State in 2024. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as an owner and director of businesses in the hospitality sector.
I have been in private practice since 2020.
It is my privilege to be allowed in to my clients’ inner worlds.
The following modalities inform my approach
BioPsychoSocial
A core principle of social work. Biological, psychological and social factors influence how we experience life.
Person-Centered
All beings have an inherent capacity for growth. All beings deserve peace. (Rogers)
Neurobiology
Our nervous system dictates how we respond to the world. Our emotional responses impact our physical body. (Drs. Dan Siegel, Gabor Mate, Bessel Vander Kolk)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our thoughts create our reality. Reframing our thoughts allows for new possibilities.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Our relationships create in us varying attachment styles which influence the way that we show up in the world. (Dr. Sue Johnson)
Psychodynamic
Our experiences shape the unconscious voice that drives our motivations and sense of self. (Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung)
Mindfulness Practices
Resetting the nervous system is helpful when life experiences activate nervous system responses.
Internal Family Systems
Another way of naming the unconscious, IFS allows for different parts of ourselves to influence us in different ways.
In addition to the above, the following modalities inform my approach as a relationship therapist.
The Gottman Institute
Certain behaviors lead to increased or decreased connection in intimate relationships. (John and Julie Gottman)
Relational Life Institute
Our relationships trigger "adaptive child" responses that inhibit connection. We must learn to be the wise adult in our relationships. (Terry Real)