Therapy is a radical act of self-care.
When we work together, you are the expert on you. With warmth, compassion, and humor, I act as a guide to help you refine your understanding of yourself, course correct where you’ve gotten off track, and find ways to help you live a happier and healthier life.
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Understand yourself and your relationships more deeply
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Feel a sense of agency in your thoughts and emotions
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Improve your quality of life in tangible, measurable ways
What’s My Style?
Collaborative. I act as a partner in your process. As a directive therapist, I won’t only ask you talk about your feelings; we’ll also build skills together.
Insight-based. Skills aren’t enough. I’ll also help you gain understanding of how you’re showing up in the world and what got you where you are today.
Solutions-oriented. I use cognitive and behavioral strategies to help provide relief of distressing symptoms early on. Your goal is to feel better – let’s make that happen!
Areas of Expertise
ANXIETY
EATING AND BODY
IMAGE CONCERNS
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA AND PTSD
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
SELF-ESTEEM
PERFECTIONISM
QUEER AND
TRANS IDENTITY
Schedule Your First Session
We’ll go over your goals for therapy, my approach as a therapist, and feel for a good fit.
It’s your opportunity to ask any questions about how I practice and how I can meet your needs.
About Me
I am a clinical psychologist, which means in addition to offering therapy, I can also work with you to assess and support clinical concerns, like diagnoses. I’ve received training at some of the nation's top institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and New York University.
Through my training, I‘ve developed specialties in working with folks struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating and body image concerns, as well as helping highly driven and successful individuals who have come to a point where they’re no longer performing their best.
I take an emotionally focused, relational approach to my work. That means that together, we’ll explore both how you’re feeling and what you’re bringing to the table to help elucidate where you’re struggling and which path to take toward healing.
Why Therapy?
Engaging in therapy is a radical act of self care. You may doubt that you have the time to pursue therapy, to reduce your distress, and to improve your life, but I assure you that there's an hour in your week somewhere. Our society thrives on the need to look busy and often undermines acts of caring for oneself. This is your call to subvert the not-so-subtle messages you receive to remain in constant motion by investing in a therapy process to help you slow down, prioritize yourself, and improve your well-being.
In our sessions together, I will listen carefully to you so that we can work together to determine how to effect change in your life. I firmly believe that you are the expert on you. As such, I will work as a guide with specialized knowledge that we can apply to your unique situation to help you get back on track, refine your understanding of yourself, and live a happier and healthier life. By all means, therapy is not the only way to do this, but it is a powerful tool to use as you move toward lasting change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you currently working in person or online?
As of right now, and for the foreseeable future, I am working online only. I believe a safe, comfortable, effective therapeutic environment can be achieved online, and it also allows you to have therapy from the comfort of your own home. Plus, you may even get to see my cat.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes. I am accepting new clients. You can always check my availability for new clients here. But please feel free to contact me any time with your concerns, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you!
Do you take insurance?
I am currently in-network with Highmark Blue Shield and other state Blue Shield insurance plans. I am no longer in-network with Independence Blue Cross / Keystone Health Plans. If using your insurance, you are responsible for your deductible, co-payment, or co-insurance at the time the session occurs.
I am not in-network with other insurance plans, but I’m happy to provide invoices for your visits so that you can submit to your insurance for “out-of-network" mental health benefits, which may result in partial or full reimbursement. Please contact your insurance provider for more information.
Which state(s) are you licensed in?
I am licensed in both Pennsylvania and New York.
Are you available for relationship therapy?
Yes. If you are a couple (or other relationship configuration) looking for support, you can absolutely contact me for services.
Do you offer services beyond therapy?
I am open to hearing from you if you are a mental health professional looking for consultation (how to apply to graduate school, how to start a private practice, etc.) or supervision.
Are You Ready to Make Change?
Schedule your first session and learn more about how we can work together to meet your goals.