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My office is wherever you are in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or North Carolina. Your couch, parked car before pickup, home office, kitchen table, or blanket-burrito setup all count.

Virtual therapy makes support more accessible without adding another commute to your day.

We meet through a secure virtual therapy platform while you’re anywhere in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or North Carolina with privacy and internet access. You’ll receive a link before session. Click it, and we’ll meet face-to-face online.

All you really need is a phone, tablet, or computer; an internet connection; and a private space where you feel comfortable talking.

To get started, we’ll first schedule a consultation so we can get a feel for one another and determine whether I’m the right fit for what you’re looking for.

For therapy with children and teens, I also meet individually with them because their comfort and connection matter, too. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll move into the diagnostic evaluation process. This usually includes:

• An appointment with the parent
• An appointment with the child or teen
• A follow-up session where we review the diagnosis, discuss recommendations, and schedule ongoing therapy, if appropriate

For adult and parent-only therapy, the process is similar but focused solely on the adult.

For family therapy, we’ll first decide who the main focus of support will be. I’ll meet with the adult first, then the child, similar to the child therapy process. After that, we’ll begin meeting together as a family so I can gain a clear understanding of the family dynamic, concerns, and goals moving forward.

A free initial phone consultation is a brief call where we get a feel for one another and discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, what support you’re looking for, and whether I’m the right fit for your needs.

It’s a space for you to ask questions about the therapy process, scheduling, fees, or anything else that feels important before getting started. No pressure. Just a conversation to see if it feels aligned.

Individual sessions are typically 53 to 55 minutes. Some parent sessions may be shorter, while family sessions can be longer when clinically appropriate. We’ll discuss what makes the most sense based on your needs, goals, and schedule.

I work with children (10+), adolescents, teens, adults, parents, and families throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and North Carolina. I work with men and women and support a wide range of concerns.

At this time, I do not provide couples therapy.

I received my Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration from Fordham University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and Parent Management Training (PMT), depending on each client’s needs and goals.

Yes, I’m licensed in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

Since sessions are virtual, you get to pick the furniture! Couch, desk chair, floor blanket nest, parked car, or “wrapped in a hoodie with coffee” energy are all welcome.

Only if your body and heart want to. You’re welcome to lay on your couch, sit at your desk, curl up in a blanket, or pace around your room if that helps you feel more comfortable.

You are the expert on you. If you want to wear mascara, do it. If you want to cry it out, do it.

I promise I’ll let you know before session ends if your mascara is running and you’re starting to look like a raccoon. I’ve got your back.

You are. Whether I answer is a different story.

Apple Music, Google Meet, and YouTube. One keeps me dancing and flowing; one keeps me connected; and one helps me… learn about everything from animals and dinosaurs to spirituality, music, puppies, and whatever random question my brain gets hungry for next.

I love both because I love animals, but I have to admit, there’s just something about a dog.