It’s nice to meet you.

I became a therapist because I’ve always been interested in understanding what makes people tick and why people do things the way they do. Growing up, I spent a lot of time and energy thinking about fitting in, trying to discern what made me acceptable or unacceptable in certain groups. After college, I began my career in marketing and communications, which felt like a conventional way of applying these interpersonal interests, but it wasn't my cup of tea.  

I moved around to various jobs when I was in my 20s, always on the hunt for something that would give me a sense of meaning and purpose. In my own therapy at the time, I began to sift through my values and the underlying beliefs that kept me feeling like I was keeping up with the Joneses in different jobs, and explored my interest in becoming a therapist myself. I felt a lot of pressure as I made that decision—leaving a stable job in my early 30s, falling behind my peers—and working through that life transition process with someone else was further motivation for me to do the same thing for other people.

My approach

Many of the triggers that continue to cause problems for us are based in relational challenges or experiences that we've had in the past. In therapy, we form a relationship as the basis for growth and healing. By changing the way that we show up and behave through therapy, we can transform how we are in relationships or in relation to people.

Therapy is a place where you can try new modes of communication. In a safe place, you can practice showing up more assertively and experience what it’s like to effectively repair ruptures that you encounter.

With both individuals and couples, so much of whether we jump into conflict or avoid it is based on what we experienced growing up. These tendencies are protective mechanisms but can keep us stuck in the same cycles, patterns, and relationships. Starting to recognize those cycles, slow them down, and understand the more vulnerable, painful emotions those protective strategies are shutting down or avoiding, we can find greater compassion for ourselves and heal.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received my Master of Social Work at New York University. Informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients understand, heal, and change the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. A large part of my practice is couples counseling, where I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you slow down and find new, common understanding.

I’m committed to empowering my clients toward individual and relational transformation. If you’re ready to take the first step, reach out to schedule your first session or get in touch for a free 15-minute phone consultation.

Trainings & Modalities

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy, Externship & Core Skills

  • The Gottman Method, Level One

  • Experiential Couples Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Parts Work

  • Chairwork Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety & Depression

  • Master of Social Work, New York University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Boston College