I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee in a family very engaged in social justice, education, and counseling. There I learned the importance of listening, focusing on solutions, and appreciating the small things in life. After I moved to New York City, I fell in love with the energy and vibe of the city. I valued its diversity and quickly made friends.
Prior to my private practice, I worked in out-patient counseling centers, school-based programs, and with people affected by the attack on the World Trade Center.
Informed by a variety of techniques, I offer in-person therapy in Brooklyn Heights, or remote therapy for people in New York, New Jersey and Vermont.
Education, Training & Affiliations
Education & Training
- Masters of Social Work, University of South Florida
- PhD in Clinical Social Work, Smith College School of Social Work
Doctoral research topics: Substance abuse prevention for adolescent girls, art therapy for trauma, bereavement in the wake of 9/11. Dissertation: “Never Forgetting: Bereavement Related to September 11th, an examination of the distinctive aspects of grief resulting from a major disaster.” - 3-Year Post Graduate Program, New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Focus: recovery from substance dependence
Professional and Personal Affiliations
- Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, Trauma Division, Faculty, Supervisor, Leadership Team Member for Trauma Division
- Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, Trauma Book Club Leader
- EMDR International, Member
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level 1 Assistant Trainer
- Internal Family Systems, Assistant Trainer
- Sean Casey Animal Rescue, foster parent for newborn kittens
- Center for Fiction, ongoing student
Work with Me
Sessions are held in my Brooklyn Heights office, Columbus Circle office, or virtually throughout New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.
I offer long or short-term therapy with flexible scheduling as needed. Sessions are in-person and/or online.
I offer groups throughout the year for grief and anxiety, with special groups for motherless daughters and therapeutic writing.
I use IFS parts work, EMDR, somatic, and CBT approaches as well as traditional supportive psychotherapy.