Guiding Transformations

LCSW, MSW
Accepting Clients

Fostering a positive and uplifting environment ensures you feel understood, supported, empowered, and inspired to seize control of your life

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Embarking on a therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming for various reasons, and it is natural to experience worries. However, prioritizing mental well-being is an act of self-care that shows inner strength and resilience. No matter if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, or past traumas, it is essential to know that you are not alone. We are here to provide unwavering support and guide you with compassion and expertise every step of the way.

My Background and Approach

At our practice, we believe in a holistic and person-centered integrative approach to therapy. This means that your well-being is at the heart of everything we do. We provide a nurturing and non-judgmental space for you to explore and understand yourself better. Our therapists are experienced, licensed clinical social workers, LCSWs, and dedicated to being fully present and empathetic throughout your journey, guiding you toward healing and personal growth. In our first few sessions, we will explore your issues and create a plan based on your needs and goals to help you reclaim your life. You will learn and implement individualized healthy coping skills, communication strategies, and behavior adjustments. Progress is not always linear; setbacks are natural and expected parts of the therapeutic process. "Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Each step forward is a victory."

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We have learned from life experiences that there is always time to make positive changes. Often, we don't give ourselves enough credit for overcoming challenges, as it can be uncomfortable to focus on the present. Unfortunately, such practices prevent us from acknowledging our resilience, strengthening our weaknesses, and appreciating our worth. We live by the motto that, as long as we are breathing, it is never too late to improve the next minute, hour, and day. "Believe in your ability to create positive change in your life. You are more powerful than you realize." Our core values of respect, integrity, empathy, and compassion enable us to appreciate and understand the diversity of patients from different cultural backgrounds. We strive to be culturally sensitive, always ready to learn, respect our clients' strengths and understand the impact of culture on an individual's identity and experiences.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $130 - 175/session

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