Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Have you ever felt bogged down by the weight of anxiety or depression? Have you found yourself in a cycle of unhealthy behaviors that tend to worsen the problem rather than solving it? If you answered yes to either of these, you’re not alone. We’ve all found ourselves leaning into unhelpful coping mechanisms at some point, but that doesn’t have to be the case forever. I’m here to support my clients through mental health education, exploring healthy coping skills, and building self confidence.
My Background and Approach
I graduated with my Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The College of New Jersey in May of 2023. During my time there, I completed an internship with Princeton House Behavioral Health PHP/IOP program where I’m now employed full time as a substance use/mental health counselor. I’m also working part time with Crossing Wellness Therapy Group. My work in both positions has led me to support young adult and adults with a broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use/addiction, grief, trauma, relationships, life transitions, and stress. To best support my clients, I work through a lens of compassion and nonjudgment, and I like to integrate a variety of approaches into my work based on what each individual needs and connects with most. Some of these approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness based practices.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that everyone is capable of change. I also believe that change can be very difficult and may require deep self reflection, acceptance, an open mind, and skills to help manage through these changes. When someone tells me that “nothing works”, I like to explore that further and challenge the notion. Is it really that “nothing works”? Or is that you may be unaware of how many tools and techniques are out there that may work for you? I believe that people can end up feeling very stuck when they don’t have access to the right mental health education and resources, and this in turn can lead to engagement with unhealthy coping mechanisms that typically leave us feeling more stuck and frustrated. However, just like when we attempt a new sport, instrument or other hobby, practice makes progress. We can exercise our brain to learn new, healthy coping mechanisms that lead to longer term satisfaction and wellness, and can break the unhealthy patterns and habits that haven’t served us.