Many of the people I work with are navigating grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the emotional impact of medical or chronic health conditions. Some are carrying losses that others might not fully recognize, leaving them feeling alone in their experience or unsure how to process what they are going through.
I help adults make sense of complex emotions, process their experiences, and build practical ways to move forward with more clarity and steadiness. Whether you are adjusting to a major life change, coping with health-related stress, or working through grief, I support you in understanding your patterns, strengthening your relationships, and reconnecting with your own resilience.
My style is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I create a warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore difficult topics at your own pace.
I also believe there is room for lightness, even in hard conversations, and I meet you where you are with care, flexibility, and respect for your experience.
Qualifications
In practice for 26 years. Attended Albany School of Social Welfare, MSW. Graduated in 2000.
I have a background working as a medical social worker, supporting individuals and families navigating serious health conditions, dialysis care, and hospice. These experiences have shaped my understanding of grief, chronic illness, and the emotional weight that often comes with life changes, allowing me to support clients with depth, empathy, and a real-world perspective.
Specialties and Expertise
Grief and Loss, Disenfranchised Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Chronic Illness, Medical Stress, Emotional Adjustment, Everyday Stressors, and Burnout.
Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Motivational Interviewing.
I use a blend of approaches to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns while also building tools you can use in your daily life. Our work focuses on processing difficult experiences, strengthening your sense of self, and helping you move through change with more confidence, resilience, and support.