It is my passion to partner with people as a helper and listener. I am a licensed clinical social worker with advanced training as a mental health therapist. Working in various roles as a psychotherapist I have served children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient community clinic,  a mobile mental health program, a weight loss immersion program and a specialized OCD telehealth treatment program . Each role as a therapist has always included individuals of various age groups.

My wide range of experience in mental health across the lifespan offers a unique perspective for clients. Chances are, I have met a client similar you or your child before. You can trust that what you share in treatment will be met with empathy without any type of judgement. I am always so honored that clients are able to confide in me to do the challenging therapeutic work to improve their mental well-being. Together we will collaborate to insure your concerns are addressed in our sessions. My hope is always to empower clients with the skills and fresh insights to self-manage their symptoms and to reach their goals through evidenced based treatments.

Modalities and Framework to Inform Treatment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder)

• Habit Reversal Training for Body Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders (BFRBs) including Excoriation Disorder (skin picking), Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and Tic Disorders

• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) distress tolerance skills

  *skills only, comprehensive DBT is not offered or treatment for high risk cases*

• Trauma Informed Approach

• Mindfulness and Meditation

• Play Therapy

A Little More About Me

When I’m not in the office you can find me maintaining a cut flower & vegetable garden, taking my dog, Ollie, for a walk outside or enjoying time with family and friends. I am a Rochester native and continue to find joy living in this area. I am a certified  RYT-200 hr Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance.