As a clinical social worker licensed in New Jersey, New York, and California, I offer a safe, compassionate space for you to be seen, heard, and supported to become the person you aspire to be.  

I work primarily with individual adults. Some of my areas of focus are: identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, LGBTQ+, self-esteem, adoption, spirituality, transitions, and climate change. I care about social and racial justice and strive to be an ally to black, indigenous, and people of color and to help white people end racism. 

I offer Somatic Experiencing, which takes the body into account and can be effective with trauma or other areas that do not progress with pure talk therapy.  Using Internal Family Systems, I help you free up the parts of yourself that may be holding you back, allowing you to feel more grounded and authentic. As a candidate to be a registered dance/movement therapist, I also offer dance therapy, which employs the mind/body connection. And for certain challenges I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But rather than focusing on a particular methodology, I have a holistic outlook and tailor my approach based on your needs. I begin by helping you clarify what you want from therapy and then facilitating your way there as you access your strengths.

I have helped a wide range of people, having worked in the medical and psychiatric emergency rooms of San Francisco General Hospital, a public Level 1 trauma center, as well as in schools, and community mental health clinics. Previously I was a professional modern dancer and appreciate how creativity, self-expression and the arts are sustaining. I have lived in various countries abroad and value cultural sensitivity. In addition to my social work licenses, I am certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a yoga teacher, a holistic lifestyle teacher, a pilates instructor, and I have attended a 10 day Vipassana meditation retreat. I also care about climate change and related to this I completed a certification in permaculture design.

If you think I might be a good fit for you, please contact me. I consider it a privilege to help you feel better and find well-being.