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About My Clients
I treat individuals impacted by Anxiety, Panic, Grief, and Trauma. I specialize in LGBTQ Well-Being & Reproductive Mental Health: Premenstrual, PMDD, Family Planning, Prenatal Anxiety, Birth and Postpartum Depression concerns. I understand that my clients are experts in their own experiences. Together, we can honor your story holistically. Your surroundings, history, cultural background, support systems, health and passions are important to me.
My Background and Approach
I received my masters in Mental Health & Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, with specialized training in Reproductive & Maternal Well-Being. I am also a DONA International Educated Doula, which means I am passionate about providing holistic focused care to people as they navigate perinatal (family planning, pregnancy, birth, postpartum) life transitions. In my years of practice, I have helped survivors of sexual abuse, violence, war, illness, injury, ideation & loss. My clinical experiences include maternal care, child developmental monitoring; group private practice; hospital settings: Mount Sinai & New York Memory Center; and university mental healthcare settings: providing crisis counseling & neurodiversity services to CUNY & SUNY student populations. I approach sessions collaboratively by promoting personal decision making power, access to information, empathy and resources to all who seek care.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am a queer woman, daughter of immigrants and trauma survivor. I believe that in processing trauma, creating trust and safety comes first, followed by examining values with unbiased, strength-driven self-compassion. I believe in encouraging personal growth through education, cultural awareness, and building trusting relationships. I believe that each individual deserves to receive care that is inclusive and whole person focused. I aim to create a safe space for all identities to connect to resources and nurture community. I continue to challenge myself as a clinician and mental health advocate by participating in various communities in the field of Psychology including: The American Counseling Association, Manhattan Alternative: Kink, Poly, Trans & LGBTQ Affirmative Providers, The Women's Mental Health Consortium, Backline: Mental Health & Wellness for the Music Industry, Trauma-Informed Maternal Mental Health Network.