Approach

Those seeking therapy often share that they feel incomplete or disconnected and notice psychological and physical symptoms as a result. By attuning to what is happening physically and emotionally in the moment, therapy can help build self-awareness, shift old patterns, and establish new ways  to live more fully. My training is grounded in the interpersonal, creative and embodied approach of Gestalt Therapy, with an additional foundation in classic and modern approaches to psychotherapy. I am most drawn to the "here and now" experience of Gestalt, its support for self-responsibility, and how clients are empowered to identify and meet their own needs.

About me

My decision to become a therapist formed early in my career when I was a professor teaching courses in mental health and mind/body wellness and an academic advisor guiding career decisions. In a transition from professor to a practitioner role, I began providing wellness consultations to health professions students, and the fulfillment from this work led me to pursue post-graduate training toward clinical licensure. To best support my clients, I often engage in professional development through teaching and taking workshops and classes. In addition to my work in private practice, I am adjunct associate professor teaching courses in health care disparities and leadership. My diverse professional experiences shape and enrich my continually evolving work as a therapist.

License, education, and affiliations

• New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst #001008, New Jersey Licensed Psychoanalyst NJDCATEMP-010740

• Certified Gestalt Therapist, Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy and Training, Post-Graduate

• Parnell Institute, Attachment-Focused EMDR

• University of Texas at Austin, PhD

• Baylor University, MSEd

• Affiliate, Trauma Research Foundation

• Member, Society of Modern Psychoanalysts

• Member, Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy

Areas of specialization