My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC), ready to help you see just how capable you are of making long-lasting changes in your life. Graduating summa cum laude from Adelphi University, I had a generalist education with training in several modalities, including trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, compassion-focused therapy, systemic family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and narrative therapy. I am always interested in learning new approaches to meeting client’s needs, with a recent study in Liberation-Based Healing and Collaborative Proactive Solutions. Having worked in several outpatient substance use and mental health clinics, I have been able to transfer the skills developed in these settings to the virtual therapy space, in hopes of breaking barriers for clients to get the care they need in the most accessible ways possible. I value adapting to clients’ changing needs. I am a strong believer in integrative approaches since sustaining mental health is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I also have a passion for empowering clients to recognize their strengths amidst their life transitions to increase their sense of efficacy to align their actions with their beliefs and dreams.