Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to explore my practice. Whether you’re an adolescent navigating life’s transitions, a couple working on strengthening your relationship, a family seeking greater harmony, or an individual looking for personal growth, I offer a compassionate and collaborative environment where you can feel heard and supported. I have experience addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, personality disorders, and family dynamics.

If you’re a Mount Sinai employee or healthcare professional, I provide flexible, accessible therapy options covered by UMR insurance, ensuring you have access to the care you need. For those not covered by UMR, I offer out-of-network and out-of-pocket options, making it easy to find the support that works for you. Located on the Upper East Side of New York City, my practice is committed to fostering a welcoming space for all clients.

My Approach

My approach to therapy is rooted in a relational and existential framework, emphasizing genuine connection and self-exploration. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where we work together to develop self-awareness, clarify personal values, and align actions with what truly matters. Values clarification plays a key role in my work, helping clients understand their core values and make meaningful, intentional choices.

I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Gottman-informed methods to support healing and personal growth. IFS and parts work help clients explore and integrate different aspects of themselves, fostering inner harmony and self-compassion. I also incorporate somatic approaches to deepen mind-body awareness, supporting clients in regulating emotions and processing experiences on a deeper level.

With a deep passion for group therapy, I value the power of shared experiences and mutual support. Family therapy is also an integral part of my practice, helping to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships in a structured, supportive setting. I work extensively with couples to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and nurture intimacy, drawing from attachment-based approaches to create deeper emotional bonds.

For individuals, therapy is an opportunity to navigate life's challenges, process emotions, and build a foundation for lasting well-being. Whether working through trauma, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, or relationship difficulties, my goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can grow, heal, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

    • Master of Social Work - New York University, New York, NY

    • Master of Arts in Teaching English - Brooklyn College, New York, NY

    • Bachelor of Arts in English & Minor in Philosophy - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

    • Semester in Sustainable Development & Social Change – School for International Training, Jaipur, India

      • Conducted research on how education influences perceptions of arranged marriages and love relationships

    • Foundational Intensive DBT Training - Linehan Certified

    • Two-Year Intensive Psychodynamic Relational Training – William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry & Psychology

    • Gottman Couples Therapy - Level 1

    • Foundational AEDP Training for Attachment Trauma - Level 1

    • Trauma-Focused CBT Certification

    • CBT for Psychosis Continuing Education Workshop

    • IFS Training - Level 1 (expected completion: May 2025)

    • 7+ years of experience in mental health, research, and education

      • 5+ years of clinical experience providing intensive group and individual therapy at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Partial Hospitalization Program, specializing in:

        • Borderline Personality Disorder

        • Bipolar Disorder

        • Major Depressive Disorder

        • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

        • Schizophrenia

      • 4+ years of teaching experience as an 8th-grade English Language Arts teacher, working closely with adolescents and families

    • Recognized with a STAR Employee Award at Mount Sinai for outstanding commitment to service and care

    • Extensive experience in values-oriented work, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness meditation practices

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