About

My Clients

Have you or a loved one been struggling with addiction? Do you often isolate or avoid others because you don’t want them to know, and are left feeling helpless, and exhausted?  Addiction is a challenge that is not easy to overcome, and is nearly impossible to deal with alone.  By reading this, you are taking the first step in committing to a healthier, more fulfilling life.  If you are impacted by someone else’s addiction, you are taking a step toward gaining support, and a better understanding of addiction, as well as trying to figure out how to be supportive to your loved one without enabling harmful behaviors. 

My Approach

I have extensive experience working with high-functioning individuals (often, professionals) with substance use and co-occurring mood disorders, as well as family members of those with addiction or severe mental illness.  My approach is non-judgmental, psychodynamic and collaborative, though I incorporate a variety of therapeutic styles in my practice. We will work together in the therapeutic process to understand and change reoccurring behaviors in order to heal and grow.

My Background

I have always been passionate about helping people. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I earned my degree at Brooklyn College in 2010, and completed a post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the American Institute of Psychoanalysis. From there I worked in general mental health clinics, a methadone clinic for two years, and Rikers Island as a mental health clinician working with people with severe mental illness for three years. Currently I am a supervisor in a foster care preventive program. The skills and experience that I have gained from this work enabled me to pursue my dream of opening my own practice.

About Therapy

For me, therapy is about gaining a deeper understanding of patterns that don't seem to be working in order to live more authentically. I am empathetic, and easy to talk to. I will work with you to help to understand and change behavior patterns that may be hindering you from living your full potential.  

Getting Started

Please feel free to call or email me with any questions regarding beginning therapy.