I thoroughly enjoy my work and thrive in helping people develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives and relationships. I strive to create a welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable exploring ways to achieve their goals. Research has shown that one of the most critical aspects of change in therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship, so the benefits received from therapy are directly related to feelings of comfort and connection with a therapist. I consider my role as a therapist to be a privilege and will work to ensure you receive services best suited for you.

I have a background in developmental psychology and specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As a developmental psychologist, I focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change over the lifespan. My approach to therapy is integrative and primarily relationally based. Through our work together, patients can expect compassion, openness, and at times, a touch of humor. Patients have noted a better understanding of themselves, freedom from debilitating anxiety and depression, enjoying a wider range of foods and eating with less fear.

At the foundation, my therapeutic approach will always include compassion, openness, and at times, a touch of humor. It will be important for us to work together to develop an understanding of the issues at hand within the context of who you are and your particular life circumstances. Please feel free to contact me to discuss our possible work together.

Credentials

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University – California School of Professional Psychology, 1993

Personal Interests

I love to entertain and have big dinner parties!

In-network and Self Pay

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Seton Health Plan
  • Employers Health Network
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Sana Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Partners Direct Health

Self Pay

$310
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialities

Childhood Related Disorders with Behavioral Manifestations, Feeding Disorders

Expertise

  • ADD / ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
  • Autism
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Conflict with Friends
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Breakup
  • Fear of Rejection
  • Learning Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Loss or Grief
  • Not Happy or Satisfied with life
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
  • Shame
  • Shyness / High Sensitivity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation / Loneliness
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Coherence Therapy
  • Depth Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Object Relations
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Strength-Based

Locations

Client Focus

  • Age Groups Served: Toddler (3+), Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults, Older Adults (65+)
  • Participant Types: Individual Counseling
  • Language Spoken: English

I approach therapy through a developmental and relational lens, focusing on how patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior evolve over time and how they can be shifted to support lasting change.