Children

As a parent, you often find it difficult to support your child when their emotions and behaviors feel so big. You may notice you experience increased worry, frustration, sadness, or changes in behavior that are hard to understand or talk through at home. You are trying your best, but sometimes aren’t sure what to do to support your child’s emotional needs.  

 

This is where therapy with me can be helpful. In my work with parents, I will help support you as a parent and help with developing ways to interact with your child that can help with behaviors and emotions, or to just be your sounding board. In my sessions with your child, we will explore emotions through play, art, and conversation, helping children develop tools to express themselves, understand their feelings, and feel empowered. My goal is to help children feel heard, safe, and confident, regardless of the challenges they face. 

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Teens / Adolescents

As a teenager, you feel like life is a constant balancing act. Between school demands, friendships, family expectations, and the pressure to figure out who you are, you often feel  overwhelmed or misunderstood. You might be experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, emotional ups and downs, or feel exhausted from trying to keep everything together. 

 

In therapy together, I offer teens a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, explore your emotions, and feel truly heard. Together, we will focus on building coping skills, emotional awareness, and confidence, helping you feel more grounded and empowered as you navigate this important stage of life.  With parents of teens, I will help you understand this unique stage of development and find new ways to communicate and support your teen during this time. 

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Emerging Adults / Young Adults

You thought entering adulthood would come with feelings of freedom, confidence, and direction, but you feel more lost than ever!  You may find yourself questioning your path, comparing your life to others, or feeling weighed down by responsibilities that don’t match what you imagined life would be life when you “grew up”.

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Whether you’re navigating life transitions, shifting relationships, or a changing sense of self, I provide a space to reflect, gain perspective, and reconnect with what matters to you. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, self-trust, and a more grounded sense of direction as you move forward.​

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My Approach

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in New Jersey, with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Communication Studies from Montclair State University, and a Master’s in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University. My training and experience have given me a deep appreciation for how mental health impacts people across the lifespan and a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults build emotional awareness, develop practical tools for managing emotions, and foster resilience.

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I take a person-centered, DBT-informed, and CBT-based approach, blending evidence-based strategies with mindfulness, creative activities, and interactive tools to make therapy meaningful and tailored to each client. I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore themselves, their emotions, and their lives.

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I love helping clients uncover their strengths, gain insight, and develop the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, creativity, and resilience. Whether we’re working through emotions, relationships, or life transitions, my goal is to create a space where growth, self-expression, and personal discovery are possible—so you can approach the next chapter of your story with courage and clarity.

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me getting creative with arts and crafts. My current favorites are making colorful clay magnets for my fridge and coloring. I love spending time outdoors with my two dogs, who always keep me on my toes. I also enjoy cooking and love testing out new pasta recipes in the kitchen, always on a mission to make them just right!