My Approach to Helping
Bring all your worries and fears and we will undo their power over you as you re-empower yourself, with humor and joy.
Have you ever found yourself saying or doing something when frustrated, angry, or afraid, and afterward thought to yourself: “Why did I dosay that?! That’s not me!” For some of us, early life experiences left us sensitive to being triggered by situations or people, and we lash out at others or ourselves without knowing why. Afterward, we may feel ashamed or disappointed, helpless to understand what happened. I help adults to make sense of patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that are leftovers of a difficult or traumatic childhood and to feel hopeful, empowered, and in control of their emotions..
Using Mindfulness- and Body-based therapies, we will work together to explore the roots of these triggers; the sensitive, hypervigilant “parts” that cause you to react in ways that seem inexplicable and out of character to your present-day self. It’s hard work, but exciting and rewarding.
I know what it is to be overwhelmed by anxiety. I spent years allowing Anxiety to rule my life and lead me into deep depression and a sense of hopelessness. You deserve to have peace. You deserve to believe in yourself and like yourself. If you’re ready to get to work, contact me to start finding your peace and reclaiming your joy.
More Info About My Practice
Clients are encouraged to think of therapy as part of a journey of Wellbeing, which includes attention to sleep, nutrition, self-expression, connectedness, and bodywork. Mindfulness is key and we will find ways for you to unlock its potential for your personal growth. I offer early and late hours to fit your busy schedule. Working with me, you will identify measurable goals to focus the experience of therapy and facilitate a growing sense of resilience, building towards a life that works for you. Deciding to seek counseling can be daunting for some people. I am passionate about putting people at ease and helping them to reclaim their Best Selves.
Had a Negative Therapy Experience?
Yeah, so have I. Therapists who seemed more interested in their own stories than in helping me. Therapists who sat there silently, waiting for me to speak, not guiding the session at all. Therapists who tried to make me do what They wanted me to do. One therapist even let me tell me cry through the entire initial session, only to announce that she no longer had availability to see me! Bad therapy experiences are not easy to recover from and can really leave a bad taste in your mouth.
The fact is, it can take a while to find a "good fit" between client and therapist. When I worked in an Intensive Outpatient program, part of my job was helping my clients to find an outpatient therapist, before discharging them from our agency. I would encourage them to use the initial phone call to learn as much as they could, before making an appointment. I suggested they ask the therapist to "tell me about your approach to counseling." A therapist should be able to tell you, in a few sentences, how they work with clients and what their expectations are for the counseling relationship.
If you're thinking about seeing a therapist, think about what you'd like to know about them. Maybe even check out their website and see what you can learn, before you call. That way, you can have a sense of who they are and if you think it's a good fit, BEFORE the first counseling session. I offer free, initial consultations for new clients. If interested, call (609) 248-0536. Because my practice is online, I can see clients residing anywhere in NJ.
Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.
