I am a New York and Pennsylvania State licensed Mental Health Counselor and earned a Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. I have continued to gain clinical experience with children, adults (immigrant and refugee population, young students/professionals, people of color) and families with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transition, cross cultural issues, acculturation, relationship conflict, stress management, career and work issues, and other mental health illnesses.
I practice an integrated approach with a combination of a strength-based, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My therapeutic outlook focuses on ensuring to approach the therapeutic relationship in an empathetic and non-judgmental way, to ensure clients are comfortable and are empowered to understand and accept their strengths and focus on collaboratively finding those solutions that would relieve/alleviate current symptoms.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC017560
NY LMHC 008497