I am a LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and Washington D.C. I provide counseling to adults online/virtually and through in-person, “walk and talk” therapy. I offer these options for the convenience of my clients and because I greatly enjoy hiking and encourage my clients to be active and connect with nature.
I recently relocated to West Hartford from Washington, D.C. As a native of the Northeast, I longed to be closer to the hills and mountains of this area and the maple trees of which I am so fond. I recently had my first child and am learning to balance work and family life.
Over the past few years, I have been working on managing my own chronic pain so that I can live a full and active life. The techniques I find helpful are some of the treatments I use with my clients.
I believe my life view and insights have been greatly impacted by my experience as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Vietnam and Russia, and my previous work with victims of human trafficking. I believe these positions helped me appreciate people from many different life experiences and cultures and I bring that sensitivity to my counseling practice.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is holistic, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities to create a personalized experience that meets you where you are. My training has been in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. I also integrate psychodynamic insight and somatic awareness to support clients’ connection between their mind and body.
I honor my clients’ stories and their resilience and strength for reaching out for help. I work with clients to build on their strengths, while developing new skills to navigate life’s challenges. Through collaborative and solution-focused treatment planning, we will create a path forward that aligns with your goals.
Whatever your challenges, concerns or difficulties may be, I am committed to providing a nonjudgmental space where you will be heard.
Education
Master of Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Sociology, Certification in Elementary and Special Education, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Certifications & Trainings
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certification, Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD, Cognitive Behavior Institute
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Theory and Practice, Cognitive Behavior Institute
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPTWeb 2.0), The Medical University of South Carolina
- Seminar Training in Field Instruction, Columbia University School of Social Work
Trainings I Have Conducted
- Providing Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors of Human Trafficking
- Healing Survivors of Partner Emotional Abuse
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Assisting Adult Clients with Low Self-Esteem
- The Mind-Gut Connection: providing integrated psychological care are for individuals impacted by IBS
Memberships
The Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms
Mountain Maple Counseling 