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Rooted in my graduate training at the University of Rhode Island, I developed expertise in both general clinical and health psychology. I developed a programmatic line of research in health promotion (adoption and maintenance of multiple health behaviors including exercise, smoking cessation and nutritious eating) with a particular focus on exercise motivation as a gateway to adopting other health behaviors.

During my internship and postdoctoral training at VA Connecticut and VA Boston, respectively, my research evolved towards integrating health behavior change (e.g., exercise adoption and maintenance) with veterans suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain and PTSD. As I learned more about the biopsychosocial model of these medically and psychiatrically complex disorders, my ultimate goal became to help veterans better manage their pain and PTSD symptoms, utilizing health behavior change as a complementary component of their overall treatment program. With this approach, the ultimate goal was to help them improve their overall quality of life and well-being, long-term.

My patient oriented research experience, over the past thirteen years, directly informed my approach to my clinical work with individual patients. In fact, I worked for Newton-Wellesley Eating Disorders and Behavioral Medicine for the past fifteen years. As part of this work, I focused on helping individuals suffering from the full continuum of eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder) to sustain their recovery long-term and achieve "recovery maintenance" through establishment and achievement of additional life goals and to move beyond their "eating disorder" identity to a "whole person" identity to create a more meaningful life post-recovery. Additionally, as part of this practice, I treated patients suffering from anxiety, PTSD, chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression as well as veterans from the community.

A relationship built on trust and empathy is key to healing. I believe in providing a person-centered and non-judgmental therapeutic atmosphere that starts with building rapport. Many parts of our identity contribute to our perceptions and we’ll work together to identify those so you can have a personalized treatment. I believe in a culturally sensitive approach to both assessment and treatment are important.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience working with adults, families and children of diverse backgrounds. I strive to provide a safe, comfortable space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, ideas and goals.

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges and improve their mental health. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Anna Maria College and have worked in both clinical and school-based settings. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults on navigating school-related stress, emotional challenges, and life transitions.

I’m an LCSW currently licensed in CT, MA, NH, and ME. I believe that therapy is most effective when it’s practical and empowering. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, life transitions or grief, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where growth and change feel possible. My role is not to “fix” but to walk with you to gain insight, develop tools and move towards the version of you that feels most authentic.

I specialize in perinatal mental health counseling. I strive to equip women with the tools they need to navigate life with confidence. I mission is to empower every woman to become the version of herself she longs to be.

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Appointment times available on weekdays from 10 am PST - 5 PM PST

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My practice has a foundation of empathy, mutual respect and creativity. I have worked with adult individuals in my clinical practice for nearly 5 years now! After graduate school, I facilitated group and individual therapy with adolescents for over 6 years. I have almost 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with people of all ages and over 20 years of experience working with teens and young children.

Each day, you support vulnerable people at their worst, but now something within you feels broken—crushed by chronic stress, relentless demands, and hostile systems that undermine your efforts—and help seems out of reach. You might feel consumed by worry, unable to disconnect, and never fully present at home. Or, your own body might be rebelling against you, with chronic pain that worsens each day. You may be facing an impossible choice: between your work and everything else. With over a decade of experience in state-funded human services, I’ve been there, too. I specialize in helping professionals like you navigate these struggles.

I offer practical, trauma-sensitive, confidential therapy to professionals who help others (e.g., public defenders, healthcare workers, and therapists). Together, we’ll sort through the chaos, clarify your priorities, and use concrete strategies to repair what matters most, so you can live out your own vision of a full, meaningful life.