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Hi there, I am a Mom of an 8 year old who received my Masters in Social Work in 1999 and became certified in Health & Life Coaching. I have worked in hospitals for 20+ yrs as well as working privately.

I'm easy to talk to and like to kindly challenge my clients to step out of their comfort zone.

I enjoy working with all kinds of people so if you are able- bodied, disabled, dealing with loss, struggling with a chronic condition, new to therapy or comfortable with therapy - I believe in my clients!

Welcome! I am aware it can be difficult to express yourself in a time that feels overwhelming- but you don’t have to feel alone. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a friendly, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported and empowered to express your thoughts and emotions.

Almost everyone experiences some level of depression or anxiety during their lifetime. Sometimes these conditions prompt us to get care. They inspire us to work collaboratively with someone so that we can

navigate difficult times. Psychotherapy can help us make decisions, process relationships, endure

emotional pain and make real growth. I specialize in working collaboratively with adults who

experience depression and anxiety or are looking to work through stuck points in their lives.

Many of my clients come to me carrying something they never thought they'd be able to share with anyone. They've often spent years feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or like no one has ever quite seen them. They're adults navigating real barriers in their lives shaped by unprocessed trauma, neurocomplexity, the ongoing weight of chronic illness or pain, or identity-related experiences that haven't always felt safe to explore. Whatever brings someone to my door, I meet them where they are.

I believe therapy works best when people feel safe, understood, and respected. I strive to create a warm and supportive space where clients can talk openly about what they are going through without fear of judgment. I approach my work with compassion, curiosity, and genuine care.

I work with children and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. I also believe that perspective matters—sometimes a difficult day is just that, a day—and I try to bring warmth, mindfulness, and a bit of humor into the process to help keep things grounded and manageable.

I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Social Worker, with over 10 years of experience, and I draw from mindfulness, person-centered, cognitive behavioral techniques. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with diagnostic privilege. I earned a master's degree from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice in forensic mental health counseling.

I graduated with my Doctorate in Psychology from LIU Post in 2009. Throughout my training and professional practice I have worked with a diverse array of individuals and clinical issues, including severe mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I currently work primarily with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and who are in recovery from addiction.

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