How I Practice
My Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is relational psychodynamic, which means that I believe that our relationship templates are equally influenced by our upbringing and by relationships we formed in nurture. This means that I put emphasis on “your whole story” – who/what brought you here, and how have you developed from there to get you to our work together today. The crux of any therapeutic success is a strong relationship built on trust between therapist and client. I see you as an equal human being in this partnership and pay a lot of attention to our dynamic in order to help bring you some insight. However, I am always integrating other techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive processing therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe you will find my approach to feel warm, welcoming, curious, kind, and professional.
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Widener University, Institute for Graduate and Clinical Psychology
- Masters in Clinical Psychology (M.A.), Widener University, Institute for Graduate and Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.), Boston University
My doctoral training awarded me a generalist education, which means that I have experience with various techniques and do not believe that there is a "one-size-fits-all" approach to my clients. My specialty is relational psychodynamic therapy. While I have particular expertise working with college-aged individuals, I have worked in various settings with people of all ages varying in demographics, background, SES, and more.
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Qualifications
Postdoctoral Experience
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Fordham University, Rose Hill
Predoctoral Clinical Rotations
- Student Counseling Center (SCC), La Salle University
- Outpatient Behavioral Health, Einstein Medical Center
- Neuropsychological Assessment Center, Widener University
- Memphis Street Academy Charter Schools
My Specialties
Feelings of worthlessness, ruminating thoughts, routines, and other issues with functioning.
Transitions such as high school to college, career shifts, motherhood, sexuality, relationships, etc. I particularly enjoy working with individuals in high-powered careers such as consulting, finance, medicine, or in leadership.
Building self-confidence, shifts in identity formation (ex: life stages), and living more authentically you.
Insecurities in relationships, safety, and functioning in regards to others and yourself.
Life stages that apply to college-aged individuals and older adults, including separating and being independent, dealing with loss, chronic pain and medical issues.
Individuals with multiethnic backgrounds, first generation individuals, etc.
Individuals working through shifts in sexuality identification, ethical non-monogamy, and self-confidence around these issues.
Losing a significant other (relative, friend, lover), part of yourself, and helping survivors work through the impact of sexual trauma.