I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience.  I have a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Arizona and a master degree in clinical Social Work from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. I have experience in multiple clinical settings including inpatient medical and psychiatric hosptials, as well as community mental health and private practice.

Throughout my years as a therapist, I have worked with a variety of clients in both age range and diagnosis. I use a mindful, integrative and holistic approach, with my main therapeutic philosophy being one of relational-based treatment. Relational-based treatment views relationships as central to psychological health and uses the therapeutic relationship to help facilitate awareness, growth, and positive change. It supports the idea that therapy is most effective when a client is provided a safe, supportive and non judgmental environment in which to freely and openly express oneself.

In addition to relational-based therapy, my approach is grounded in empowerment theories and a strong use of mindfulness-based practices including, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

As well as being a therapist, I am a mom, a partner, a plant lover, an artist, and a yoga enthusiast.  I consider myself a decent meditator and love to sit in morning meditation with a warm cup of coffee and my loving dog Abbey by my side. As a longtime student of meditation and yoga, I have a strong belief in the mind-body connection and its ability to heal us when both are functioning properly. I’d love to set up a time for us to connect. Please contact me for a free 15 minute consult to see if we’d be a good fit.