My Services

I specialize in adolescence, the LGBTQIA+ community and couples.  However, my work is not nearly limited to these populations.  I work with individuals of all ages and orientations regarding a large host of life stressors.

Sessions are consistently 45 minutes.  I meet weekly with my clients at the same day/time.  Consistency is incredibly important in seeing results.

Adolescence LGBTQIA+ Community Couples Therapy Clinical Supervision

I have extensive experience working in the school system with individuals aged 10-21.  My work in both transfer and charter schools led me to establish groups focused on creating healthy intimate relationships, strong identity, pregnancy and parenting, and issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.  

If you’re reading this portion, you may have a child who is between the ages of 11-18.  It is particularly difficult for a parent, as you can have the best intentions for your child, your child may view you as a loving, supportive parent, but due to being a teenager, a gap exists in their ability to be open and share with you.  This is normal. I have many adolescent clients who feel close to their parents but need an adult outside the family to confide in. A major reason I decided to become a psychotherapist was to provide a safe haven and adult voice for teens who are struggling and do not have anywhere to turn.  I help adolescents through whatever issue(s) they are struggling with while fostering the parent/child relationship by encouraging the teen to open the lines of communication with the other adults in their lives.

For the teen who is reading this:  I talk to people your age all the time.  I am very familiar with the particular type of anxiety or depression that people your age experience.  I know how difficult it can be to navigate school, peer groups, sexuality, and a growing need for independence.  I strongly believe that discussing these topics and working on increasing your self-worth is one of the best things you can do for yourself and is a shield that, when cultivated now, will help you throughout your lifetime.

 

I am a fierce advocate of LGBTQIA+ individuals and have done extensive work in empowering both LGBTQIA+ identified youth and adults.  Perhaps the work I am most proud of is establishing several GSA’s (Gay Straight Alliances) in Brooklyn based middle and high schools.  Through education, action, and shared support, these therapeutic groups changed their school communities into more open, respectful, and safe environments.

In my current clinical setting, I work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples to navigate their home, work, or general environments with a strong sense of self and security.  I help individuals explore their sexuality in an affirming and open manner that lends to positive and confident identity. I also work with individuals regarding their gender identity and expression.  I assist those who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive, as well as those whose gender identity is in a state of exploration and is currently evolving. I have worked with individuals in all stages of their gender confirming process.   

Intimate relationships are often a significant piece of one’s life.  For this reason, when one experiences discord in their partnership other areas are frequently affected.  This includes work, friendships, family, and of course self-esteem, anxiety, and feelings of depression.

I work with couples to:

• target errors in communication

• recognize maladaptive patterns

• elucidate root causes of discord

• identify triggers

We then work together to implement change by:

• creating concrete action plans to alter behavior

• decreasing negative responses

• increasing positive and clear communication

• understanding one another’s needs

• establish systems

• renegotiate norms and roles

This creates greater intimacy and lays the foundation from which a relationship can flourish.

Intimate relationships should be the calm in the storm, not the storm itself.

I am a SIFI certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My training was completed at Columbia University, which equipped me with the knowledge to provide sound and nuanced clinical supervision for several MSW interns and LMSWs. I truly enjoy working with fellow members of the field to advance their clinical skills and practice. As always, I provide a non-judgemental and comfortable environment in which to ask questions, grow, and plan for one’s future career path. LMSWs will receive the necessary supervision hours required to attain their LCSW.