I am a License Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience and have worked in out-patient and in-patient hospitals, schools and in Private Practice.
My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunity to gain expertise with issues relating to Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Complex Trauma, Mood Disorders, Intimacy-Relationship Issues, and Family Conflicts. I obtained an MSW degree from Smith College which included extensive training in the area of Psycho-Dynamic Theory, and other Clinical Orientations.
Presently I offer a holistic approach integrating also, Mindful Thinking, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, and Personalized, Evidence-Based Effective Therapy. It has been my experience that having expertise and a broader knowledge base of diverse theoretical approaches can facilitate an in-debt exploration and an understanding to formulate a thorough solid based clinical assessment and treatment plan. The assessment provides a means in which to identify a therapeutic goal and to gain an understanding of the clients individual needs. It also can help in the design of an optimal individualized treatment plan to help the client reach their individual personal goals.
I am a compassionate empathetic person, who listens cautiously and attentively to encourage client interaction and participation in the therapeutic process. This approach helps and enables the client to have the opportunity to identify their own understanding of their presenting problem as well as to identify their individual treatment goals.
I am a strong believer that every individual possesses the inner capacity to identify their conflicts, establish a therapeutic relationship and ultimately gain individual awareness to gain conflict resolution.
My ultimate aim is to assist clients in reducing the repetitive aspect of Depression and Anxiety by providing a specific individualized psycho-educational treatment plan, and to make an impact therapeutically by providing thoughtful support, guidance, and problem solving skills.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CT LCSW 004928
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Absolutely a life saver. She is compassionate and direct. Listens very well and responds even better. I couldn’t make it this far so quick if it wasn’t for her.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Miriam for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Miriam is wonderful, thoughtful, inquisitive, and always available. We have really just begun working together but she has provided a truly insightful and professional outside perspective on challenges I face personally.
I look forward to every chance I get to speak with Miriam. There is much more work to be done and I’m glad I get to do it with her support.
Written on Nov 24, 2023 after therapy with Miriam for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Miriam is incredibly insightful, patient and helpful. I have found her responses to be thought provoking and has aided my participation and clarity on many matters.
Miriam is caring, but clear about the work needing to get done.
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Miriam for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Miriam is very caring and helpful - she always has positive things to say to me and values my feelings.
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Miriam for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is amazing at listening and providing specific ways for me to tackle problems within the bounds of what’s realistic for me
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Miriam for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Always listening and with a lot of attention.
Helped me to understand the frustration with war and personal issues. I would really recommend 10/10
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Miriam for 5 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and career difficulties