welcome.
Whether you’re carrying something heavy or muddling through something tricky, or just need a place to talk, I’m glad you’re here. Everyone walks into my space with their own story, and I shape our work around yours. I blend mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral approaches to help you make small gentle shifts and feel more connected to who you are and what matters to you. If you’re still figuring that out, we can do that together.
The mind-body connection is at the heart of what we will do, and it’s based in neuroscience. With a grounded and intuitive energy, I will walk alongside you as life unfolds.
I have also created a Mindful Athlete module to help athletes bring their mental training and development to the next level.
My approach.
I have supported people through illness, grief, depression, anxiety, sports performance challenges and life changes. Therapy with me is a partnership: practical, nonjudgmental and understanding. We will talk about what’s weighing on you and figure out the thought and behavior patterns underneath. Being vulnerable is hard - sometimes therapy might feel like a lot - but it’s really a place for you to just be yourself and learn more about who you are. And while we will take the work seriously, we don’t always have to be so serious - laughter definitely happens!
In our time together you may:
gain a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection;
figure out which foods work for you, and which don’t;
build stress tolerance and coping skills (while learning what your current ones are);
learn how to breathe better; and
understand and shift patterns.
We will make a plan that works for you, and it can be short or long term, so you can accept and reframe your thoughts and feelings without judgement and work toward being more grounded and connected.
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
Former college athlete
Love to row and play tennis
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