It is my belief that we all have the ability to heal and ultimately thrive in our lives, given the time, space, and support to do the work we need to do.

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 mother to two college aged children and a partner to my husband of twenty plus years. I practice Zen Buddhist meditation and recently joined a local sangha where we practice sitting and walking styles of meditation. I am a breast cancer survivor, and a longtime student of yoga with a firm belief in the holistic and integrative healing power of the mind-body connection. And lastly…I am the mother and proud owner of our adorable Yorkipoo, Abbey, my constant companion who reminds us all daily of the simple pleasures in life.

Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consult to see if we’d be a good fit.