Approach
How I Work
Psychotherapy can be thought of as a "talking cure", where language becomes a vehicle for treatment. Ours is a culture of words, and we use them to create meaning and symbolize our emotional experiences. Narratives and stories about ourselves are all encoded in language, as are our thoughts and beliefs. It’s said that to understand a person, you have to learn how to "speak their language"—thus, an essential part of my work with people is helping them to say everything to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and learn more about what interferes with their ability to live a more satisfying life.
As we move through life, we create and collect narratives about ourselves, some of which we outgrow, and some of which never quite fit in the first place. By getting to know these narratives, we start to see patterns emerge. When we understand our patterns and where they came from, we better understand how to break repetitive cycles. We're not merely revisiting the past, but traveling back to view it with fresh eyes, to create new meanings and come away with greater clarity.
In my experience, when people who are experiencing challenges in relationships or struggle with self-esteem, identity, depression, or just an overall feeling of being stuck start therapy, they tend to discover that these challenges are not new. Instead, these issues have
typically been challenging to resolve because of their complexity—the roots are often far-reaching and require a careful understanding to untangle. However, the process of untangling these roots can be empowering, putting you in control of your narrative.
As the patient, you lead this process. We go at your pace to meet your needs and goals for the treatment. I work with you by listening without judgment, and helping you put your experiences and feelings into words to gain greater insight.
In addition, I strongly believe that humor, authenticity, play, and spontaneity are crucial elements of successful treatment, as is the "here and now", or talking about what's happening between us and in the process. I firmly believe that therapy is not "one size fits all", and each person requires something unique depending on their individual needs. In working together, we collaborate to tailor our work to your needs, putting your voice at the center of our work.
If you believe we might be a good fit to work together, the next step would be to reach out by using the form at the bottom of this page. From there, we can arrange an initial consulation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications
Training
Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies — ongoing
The Center for Group Studies — ongoing
The Center for Complicated Grief at the Columbia School of Social Work — 2020
International Association of Trauma Professionals — 2020
Ackerman Institute for the Family — 2018
Education
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service — Master of Social Work
Fordham University — Bachelor's of Science
Fees
I accept cash, credit cards, Venmo, or Zelle as forms of payment. We discuss and determine the rate for sessions together as part of the consultation process.
I do not accept insurance at this time. If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible to have a percentage of the cost reimbursed through your insurance company. I will provide all necessary documentation and paperwork to receive reimbursement.
I have partnered with Mentaya to help people use their out-of-network benefits to save money on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for my services. Otherwise, I recommend contacting your provider directly and asking about your out-of-network benefits.