Supportive and Down-To-Earth

I have decades of experience as an Integrative Psychotherapist in private practice and in non-profit agencies. In addition I have training in and am now working as a Certified Optimize Coach. My approach to both is structured, time-limited, and with a precise focus on what your goals are.

While working as a psychotherapist in my own private practices and in mental health organizations in New York, Rhode Island, and New Mexico, I have had the honor of working with a wide variety of people facing extensive challenges such as PTSD and trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance abuse.  Currently I work with clients who struggle with issues such as:

• PTSD and complex Trauma (childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence - and with a specialty in trauma work for animal welfare/animal shelter workers)

• clinical depression (mild and moderate)

• anxiety and panic attacks

• emotional pain from loss and regret

• codependence

• adult attachment disorders

• loneliness and social isolation

• deep shame

• low self-esteem

• dysfunctional and/or abusive relationships

• life transitions

Further, I welcome work with clients to explore issues related to personal identity and growth such as:

• creativity

• identifying purpose

• spirituality

• sexual identity (LBGTQ+, heterosexual, asexual, pansexual)

• gender identification

• gender roles within relationships

• self-definition and identity

I have also created and guided multiple psychoeducational groups on issues such as Wellness and Self-Care, Female Empowerment and Identity, Life Goals Identification, Shame Resilience, Trauma and Addictions, and Expressive Journaling.

Lastly I am primarily educated as a social worker so will always do my best to refer clients to resources that can assist with western and eastern medical providers, adjunctive and alternative health providers, food, clothing, physical protection, and shelter.