About me.
I am a licensed social worker who has experience working with children and adults through anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have also created a Mindful Athlete module to help athletes with their mental training and development. By combining a mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral approach, I can help you learn to make gentle shifts in order to be present and develop a stronger sense of self, purpose and belonging. I often incorporate breath work in sessions as this simple act is incredibly beneficial to our sense of wellbeing yet often taken for granted. With a grounded and intuitive energy, I will be with you where you are, and guide you to grow when you are ready. “To bow to the fact that you don’t know, and to deeply listen to your heart’s guidance, is freedom.” Jack Kornfield
My approach.
I am trained in mindfulness-based techniques that support healing and wellness and utilize a cognitive behavioral approach. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, or just feeling stuck, see how understanding and changing neural pathways can support a greater sense of mental wellbeing and help you be more present.
My approach is a collaborative process that is nonjudgemental, practical and understanding. Together, we will identify and address life stressors and gain insight into the mind-body connection as well as thought and behavioral patterns.
In our time together you may:
learn about neuroplasticity
uncover how food affects our moods
develop stress tolerance
build effective coping skills
understand and shift patterns.
I have experience working in a variety of areas, including illness, grief, depression, anxiety, sport performance and life changes.
We will develop an approach that works for you. Learn how to accept and reframe thoughts and feelings without judgement to live in a more grounded, connected and balanced way.
My background.
BA Psychology | Skidmore College 1995
MSW | University of Pennsylvania 1997
American Cancer Society Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Advanced Reiki Practitioner
End of Life Doula
Mental Sport Performance Coach
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
— Viktor Frankl
In-person and remote options
My office is conveniently located in Montclair for fully vaccinated clients. Can’t make it into the office? No worries –I’ve got you covered with teletherapy.
Services Offered
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Therapy
Whether you just need to talk, are working through a rough patch, or have been struggling for some time, find time to nurture yourself and move forward. To learn more click here
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Mindful Athlete
Mental training is just as important as physical training. Develop grit, focus and improve performance through the mindful athlete program. Learn more by clicking here
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Guided Meditation
Meditation is not as hard as you think, and has so many benefits. In as little as 10 minutes, feel more grounded, more present and more connected. To learn more click here