I help people just like you find balance, peace and joy within themselves and their most significant relationships.
Together, we can achieve your goals so you can genuinely smile when you look in the mirror, find peace when you lay down at night, and feel love and connection when you grasp your partner’s hand.
So, what can you expect from me?
Some are high-achieving professionals – smart, conscientious and struggling with chronic stress or anxiety. Others are working through a past trauma that continues to sabotage their life and relationships.
Some are dealing with infidelity, contemplating separation or divorce, or just craving more connection and intimacy in their lives. Others are teens or college students trying to cope with social anxiety or perfectionism.
And, some are navigating life transitions like empty-nesting, blending families, or being newly single again.
Am I the right therapist to help
Here’s what I can tell you about the clients I serve…
you?
I believe that the single best thing you can do to positively change the world is to do the work to change yourself first.
To help you create lasting, positive changes in your life and relationships, I take on a very collaborative role.
This means I’ll help you make sense of your past and how you got here, challenge and support you when you get stuck, and cheer you on as you make progress.
I also want you to know that therapy is a safe zone where you can talk about anything. Seriously, anything that’s troubling you. From sex, to relationship problems, to thoughts you’ve never spoken out loud to anyone before…and perhaps are afraid to.
Together, we’ll use the tools and guidance I provide to help you heal from the emotional pain and relationship stress you’re experiencing.
I'm a natural-born listener, but I offer much, much more than just a compassionate ear!
Together, we’ll identify the situations, thoughts and behavior patterns that need to change to create relationships and a future you’re truly excited about. We'll also work to help you to learn new ways to be with your feelings and inner world so that your emotions no longer have the power to confuse, overwhelm or scare you.
You’ll feel much happier being you, which will in turn produce more happiness in ALL your relationships, especially the one you have with yourself.
Which brings me to my superpower
I help individuals and couples get to the root cause of what’s really troubling them.
MY APPROACH
I embrace a collaborative style, rather than a directive or passive approach. Therapy is a partnership where your voice matters, fostering open dialogue and mutual decision-making for a personalized therapeutic experience.
COLLABORATIVE
When you work with me, we’ll aim for lasting results…not just a temporary fix.
Our bodies are powerful storytellers, holding narratives and emotions that words alone may not fully express. By tracking bodily sensations, we tap into the rich source of wisdom carried within the body, allowing for a deeper exploration and resolution of emotional and mental challenges.
Somatic-based
Attachment theory is foundational to my work with individuals and couples. By exploring early caregiver bonds and the evolution of one's attachment style, we create a roadmap for building secure, supportive, and emotionally fulfilling relationships.
Attachment-based
I believe that meaningful change emerges from the profound connection with and acceptance of our emotional experiences. Rather than intellectually talking about feelings, we actively engage with them, creating a dynamic space for exploring, understanding, and embracing emotions.
Emotion-Focused
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed in Connecticut & Florida
specialty areas
Relationship issues Trauma Anxiety Life transitions
Grief and loss Chronic health issues Personal Growth
Boston University
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
My Education
Master of Science & Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic & State University
Master of Environmental Management
ACCELERATED EXPERIENTIAL DYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (AEDP)
I have completed the Level 1 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training. AEDP is an excellent model for working with relational trauma and focuses on undoing aloneness and transformational change.
PARTS WORK
I integrate parts work into my approach and have training in Inner Relationship Focusing and Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute Online Circle).
SOMATIC EXPERIENCING (SE)
I have completed the intermediate level of the three-year Somatic Experiencing professional training program. SE is a body-oriented approach to treat trauma and other stress related disorders.
I am certified in EMDR Therapy through EMDRIA. EMDR is an evidence-based approach for the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and more.
Individual & Trauma Therapy Trainings
EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL THERAPY (EFIT)
I have completed training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (Level 1 & 2) to help individuals heal attachment injuries and trauma as well as build meaningful and connected relationships with themselves and others.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)
SEX THERAPY
In addition to my graduate training, I am deepening my sex therapy knowledge and skills through training with the Institute of Relational Intimacy.
DISCERNMENT COUNSELING
I am trained in Discernment Counseling for couples who are on the brink of divorce, through the Doherty Institute.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which is the most empirically validated couples therapy model to date.
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling Trainings
RELATIONAL LIFE THERAPY (RLT) & GOTTMAN METHOD
When working with couples, I incorporate techniques and interventions from Relational Life Therapy (Level 1) and the Gottman Method.
EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY (EFCT)
MEDITATION
My early interest in meditation led to my master's thesis on mindfulness and parenting. A year of research delved into the neuroscience of mindfulness, parenting styles, and its effects. I offer meditation coaching to support those looking to start or deepen their practice.
limbic system retraining programs
To help support individuals with chronic health issues, I have experience with a number of limbic retraining programs, including Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS), the Gupta Program, and Primal Trust.
I have taken trainings with Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana, LCSW for ways to incorporate Polyvagal theory into clinical practice.
Additional Trainings & Focus Areas
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE INFORMED
What distinguishes me as a therapist is my grasp of functional medicine and the acknowledgment that certain mental health symptoms may have a biological basis. I facilitate connections with specialists for lab testing, emphasizing a holistic approach to mental health by addressing root causes, not just treating symptoms.
polyvagal theory
FUN FACT
I worked in television production for almost a decade and won a Daytime Emmy Award. Curious what for? Ask me!
LOCATION
I grew up in Westport, Connecticut. I have also lived in Washington DC, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Northern Virginia. I now reside in Palm Beach County, Florida.
MY PASSION
I have a Masters Degree from the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University. I love nature and animals, but therapy turned out to be my true calling.
MY INTERESTS
I love sci-fi movies, Fleetwood Mac, hikes in nature, and learning new things.
MY FAMILY
I was adopted and raised as an only child. I found my biological family when I was in my late thirties and learned I had a FULL biological younger sister–I didn’t see that coming!
Get to Know Me
Still on the fence?
Let’s connect for a free,15-minute phone consultation. I’ll answer any lingering questions you may have so you can decide if therapy with me is a good fit. It’s the next step to feeling better and living life fully.
