Most people who are looking for counseling or life coaching have a variety of questions including: What is mental health? Is there hope? Solutions? Healing? Will I be heard? Understood? Accepted? Supported? Can I continue to grow? Change? Achieve? Excel? These are great questions and my hope is that you can find some answers on the following pages. Once you know a little more about me I also hope you will consider my services. When working with clients, I specifically try to help them reach the following goals: Development of a more integrated sense of self Experience increased individual meaning and purpose for their lives Development of respectful and enduring relationships with others Experience restoration, so they can live their life to the fullest potential When you are ready to take the next step I encourage you to call and ask any questions you may have - it's the best way to determine whether I could be a good fit for your particular situation. Whatever happens, you'll likely get some valuable information... and perhaps be on your way to a life marked by personal contentment, rewarding relationships and authenticity!

“I see success every day with my clients. I see a reduction in stress, the ability to manage emotions and gain insight into various behaviors. In addition to my private practice, I provide therapy and crisis services at The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Rehabilitation Inc. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with many different personalities. I can help you. There is not one type of therapeutic approach that is appropriate for all situations; there are many different types of therapies and styles of therapy that work to help people move closer to their goals. I specialize in Psychodynamic therapy,processing current and past experiences and gaining a deeper understanding as to how this affects your present behaviors and feelings. I use Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy to give you education and deeper understanding about your behaviors and emotions. I have over 20 years of experience in therapy and Social Work. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with a focus on Mindfulness,distress tolerence, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.