About
Things happen to us throughout our lifetime that make us feel stuck, worthless, guilty, shamed, and like we are never enough. These ideas about ourselves dictate the way we learn, how we do in school and work, and how we love and connect to others. When someone has experienced trauma, these thoughts and feelings can be even more extreme which can cause significant distress.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults and families that have experienced trauma. Trauma is different for every person from sexual abuse to losing a loved one to being misunderstood as a child. The approach I take is creating a warm, safe place for my clients to be heard and validated.
I also have experience and love working with the LGBTQ+ population with an expertise in trans and enby humans. My passion also resides in working with and understanding humans that are neurodivergent, especially those diagnosed later in life or are actively questioning if they have autism, ADHD or other developmental disorders that have made life complex.
Qualifications:
I am a certified EMDR therapist and EMDR Consultant. I graduated from Kean University with a masters in clinical mental health counseling. Since 2012 I have been working in the mental health field in various settings including therapeutic schools, in-home therapy, residential, domestic violence and sexual assault agencies and PHP/ IOP. I have a thorough understanding of the systems of care that are in place in NJ and can help clients get where they need to be to live a life of empowerment. I am also a certified yoga instructor and add elements of meditation, breathwork and movement into sessions for clients that are interested in the mind body connection.
