I am committed to helping people live their lives fully while embracing both the joys and the challenges that present themselves. My style is collaborative and based on the belief that a trusting relationship is the foundation for therapeutic growth and change. My approach is holistic and integrative; I include elements of polyvagal therapy, mindfulness, attachment parenting, parts work, family systems and humanistic theories with treatment that is tailored to meet a client’s individual needs. As a clinical art therapist, I help individuals find their inspiration and purpose embedded within the meaningful metaphors of their lives.
As a highly sensitive individual myself, I am passionate about treating the “highly sensitive person” to gain empowerment and resiliency in an oftentimes overwhelming and overstimulating world. I have special training and experience in learning ways to navigate these special gifts as a parent, individual and healer.
I am trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an evidence-based practice and a highly effective way to treat many issues including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, panic, depression, and attachment issues. It can also be used to enhance relaxation and mindfulness skills.
I am also certified in integrative mental health. My holistic approach includes support in all aspects of healing both your physical & psychological self. After our first session, you will feel clearer & energized. With sincere compassion, I offer resources necessary to heal you as a whole person, honoring all the systems of mind and body. I often work with adults with chronic illness. Different from traditional therapy, I offer guidance that looks at all aspects of health, incorporating both your psychological & physical health and wellness in counseling, regulating the nervous system first and then healing from past traumas. This approach means longer term, sustained progress. My skills support individuals with varying chronic conditions, such as autoimmune, chronic anxiety & chronic pain.
Often we get stuck in old habits that were developed earlier in life. We might hold onto old messages about our self-worth, competence, needs and value. My treatment appoach involving both nervous system regulation combined with EMDR trauma therapy allows us to rewrite this script and undo these old habits making space for new habits to emerge. It’s a remarkable and powerful tool that helps people to be freed up from their past in order to enjoy a more fulfilling life.
Credentials:
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor. I graduated from C.W. Post Long Island University, New York in 2003 with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Art Psychotherapy. I have 25 years of experience working with children, families and adults in a variety of therapeutic settings. My experience includes work with developmentally disabled children in a school setting, vocational counseling, community mental health and private practice.
