As a clinical social worker, my understanding of healing and therapy has evolved over my career. I regularly search for techniques that most effectively assist clients with the challenges they most struggle with ranging from trauma and grief to self-esteem and relationship anxiety.

The book The Body Keeps the Score inspired me to learn its recommended methods.

The specialized interventions evolving from the trauma field specifically delve into the neurology of trauma and how it is held in the body. They are used for major trauma, such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, and violent experiences. These interventions also effectively treat the “small t” traumas referred to as developmental trauma. These include major life disappointments, humiliations, and painful experiences that are a part of people’s lives.

Techniques & Interventions

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – A highly effective means to reduce the symptoms of PTSD, this intervention may be woven into any therapy to enhance resolution of “stuck points” a person may be struggling with. EMDR can address issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, fear of life transitions, and writers’ block. I am EMDR- Certified by the EMDR International Association

  • Internal Family Systems Model (IFS) – This technique uses an effective, non-pathologizing approach to resolve the inner conflicts that result in depression, anxiety, addictions, and low self-esteem. IFS theorizes that we have different parts or aspects to ourselves  which is why we often have conflicting feelings, plans, and viewpoints. These conflicting parts complicate life and prevent us from moving forward in life. I am IFS- Level 1 Trained.

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy – This somatic approach focuses on the body’s experience and expression of trauma and developmental trauma. Sensorimotor psychotherapy, informed by mindfulness and the Hakomi method, allows for the somatic expression of conflicts and difficult memories in therapy. I am Level 2 trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy techniques.

  • Prolonged Grief Protocol – A specialized 16-week protocol developed at the Columbia Center for Prolonged Grief. This intervention reduces grief intensity and the degree to which grief interferes with a person’s life. I am level 3 certified as a Prolonged Grief Therapist.

  • Therapeutic Writing – Research shows that therapeutic writing allows people to process emotions, clarify thoughts, and gain insights into anxiety, grief, and creative blocks. Whether through writing prompts, journaling, or poetry, creative writing can bring healing. I continue to study and take seminars about this technique.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – This classic approach to therapy helps by modifying or eliminating negative thought habits that contribute to depression, anxiety, and OCD. It can also be used for insomnia. I studied this in my early days as a therapist.

Work with Me

Sessions are held in my Brooklyn Heights office or virtually throughout New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.

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Individual Therapy

I offer long or short-term therapy with flexible scheduling as needed. Sessions are in-person and/or online.

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Group Therapy

I offer groups throughout the year for grief and anxiety, with special groups for motherless daughters and therapeutic writing.

My Approach

I use IFS parts work, EMDR, somatic, and CBT approaches as well as traditional supportive psychotherapy.

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