About
Therapy should be tailored to meet your needs.
Overwhelmed? Don’t know where to start?
Well, you’ve already come to the right place.
Just as each of us are unique in our own strengths, struggles, points of view, and behaviors, so must therapy be unique.
Therapy by its very nature is highly subjective and is influenced by the varying needs, readiness, and styles of both the client and therapist.
One size does not fit all; there is no cookie-cutter mold within my therapy. Sessions are always tailored to the unique needs of each person.
It starts with finding the right therapist.
Therapy is daunting, but with the right therapist the pieces to your puzzle just fall into place.
Trust, honesty, and understanding are the most important aspects of a great therapeutic relationship. One built upon genuine care, concern, and positive regard is of the utmost importance.
I will nourish your hope, confidence, and self-esteem by keeping the office walls a safe and judgment-free space of positivity and forward movement.
Empathy and emotional awareness are key ingredients of therapy.
Being able to actively listen in order to read between the lines and understand what someone not only says, but what they don’t say is priceless.
I pay close attention to shifts in posture, tone of voice, expressions, and eye gaze to gain further insight and understanding into the pain and suffering of others.
Once a therapist understands another’s current struggles, they must be adept at analyzing the information, creating possible solutions, and developing an action plan.
Because of great communication skills, I collaborate and coach others through an action play, offer constructive feedback, and modify the plan as necessary.
Evidence of the right therapist is your improvement.
At the end of the day, the ultimate indicator of good therapy is change – a change of mindset, new thinking patterns, and healthier actions.
Together, we will create good therapy because you are worth it!
About Me
I am a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with degrees in Psychology, Special Education, and Applied Behavior Analysis from Saint Joseph University. Additionally, I studied Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD at Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety and received certification from Dr. Foa (founder of ERP).
My specialized training includes behavior modification, parent coaching, staff training, student supervision, and at-risk youth.
By nature, I am a people watcher and data-loving nerd. My Psychology background has fostered my ability to accurately dissect psychological and emotional troubles, while my Behavior Analysis training allows me to break down powerful treatment plans into attainable action steps. My teacher training has given me those good teaching skills necessary to implement those action steps.
My diversified background working with children, individuals, and families since 2005 has been very fulfilling. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity of working within both public and specialized school settings, the Connecticut Birth 23 system, home and center-based programs, as well as pediatric residential living facilities.
What have I learned from these experiences?
Each population I’ve worked with has not only taught me a new skill set, but also how to think outside the box to utilize them within each population.
In the words of Bob Black, “You are what you do. If you do boring, stupid, monotonous work, chances are you’ll end up boring, stupid, and monotonous.” And I guarantee you’ll never use those words to describe me nor my therapy!
What are my activities outside the office?
In my free time, I find it important to take care of my own mental and emotional well-being in order to refuel my mind and body, to be able to bring my A game to every session.
As Dalai Lama said it so well, “In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective.”
That is exactly what I do as I travel with my family and dog along the coasts of Maine and Cape Cod all the way down to the Caribbean, while stopping by our favorite areas as well as exploring and making new memories.
As much as I love spending time outside feeling the sunshine on my face, I equally enjoy lounging on the couch with an intriguing mystery novel.
Having young children, I find myself often exploring museums and parks, as well as discovering new local eateries.