ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Newtown, CT

At the heart of my practice is the belief that patients deserve to be heard. I am committed to providing thoughtful, collaborative mental health care where patients feel supported, respected and empowered throughout their journey toward mental wellness. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, supportive therapy and evidence-based interventions for conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma related concerns and life stressors. I have ten years of experience working in the mental health field in inpatient, outpatient residential, long-term care, tele-health and community mental health settings.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience. I focus on supporting adults and young adults through the emotional challenges that often arise during times of transition and growth. I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for helping individuals achieve mental well-being through innovative and compassionate care. As the author of The Guide to Treating Depression and a regular contributor to The Carlat Psychiatry Report—an independent journal free from pharmaceutical funding—I am committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families across diverse clinical settings. My career began in group homes working with adolescents and adults living with chronic mental illness, followed by work with the Department of Children and Families, Visiting Nurse Association and Crisis Intervention through the hospital Emergency Department where I developed strong skills in assessment, stabilization, and systems navigation.

For the past 10 years, I have specialized in Integrated Behavioral Health within a primary care setting, collaborating closely with medical providers to deliver whole-person, accessible mental health care.

I earned my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Marist College and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. I utilize a range of evidence-based and client-centered treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), insight-oriented therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. My work is grounded in helping clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

In therapy with me you will find that I emphasize acceptance of emotions, reframing negative thinking, and offering self-grace. I try to help you dig deeper to get the root issue that is causing you to be different than the way you want to be.

We are talking about you and your life, things that matter so I am open and non-judging, relaxed, and very real.

Accepting Sentra Health Plan Insurance and Peak Health

Are you wanting a greater senses of inner calm, purpose, and connection? Good, because you deserve it! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now. Sorting through the noise, healing trauma and past hurts, honoring your emotions while achieving a sense of clarity, focus, and wellness-is possible. Together we will help you find your answers and solutions. Bringing 20+ years of experience and expertise , utilizing an individualized approach to help you claim your confidence, calm, and power. I also offer an intensive model for those who desire (and are ready ) for more expedient results in the lives and relationships. Trauma, loss, anxiety, and sudden changes in life, while painful , are not who you are, and they do not have to be a forever life script of limitations, pain, and self-doubt. They may be what drives you heal, shed what no longer serves you. and free yourself to claim the life and relationships you deserve.

I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice settings working with teens and adults. I received my Masters of Science in Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. I am licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.