About

I am a New York state licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience in human services. Before going into private practice, I worked in several notable Boston institutions, including the pioneering Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Services program at the former JRI Trauma Center, the psychiatric inpatient unit at the Franciscan Hospital for Children, and completed a clinical internship at the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center.

I specialize in helping spiritually inclined, motivated people heal using the resources of both their conscious and unconscious minds. Through the supportive relationship of therapy and a blend of holistic techniques unique to every client, I have seen people creatively transform their lives into ones more connected, joyful, and inspiring. The clients I work with are frequently navigating the challenges endemic to modern life, including anxiety/panic, low self-esteem/self-doubt, codependency, compulsive behavior, grief/loss, and trauma. These obstacles, while painful, can be the jumping off point for profound change.

My approach is down-to-earth, embodied, collaborative, and flexible. Therapy truly is different for every client and I enjoy the creativity of partnering with clients to generate a process totally unique to them. I work primarily from psychodynamic, trauma-informed and somatic perspectives. Hypnotherapy is also available if you feel drawn to that modality. I strive to understand each person within the context of their life story and am LGBTQIA+ affirmative. Together, we can create a treatment process that reflects your goals and priorities, with room to evolve as needed.

I also contribute regularly to Tricycle Magazine and am a member of the meditation teaching faculty for the Nalanda Institute.

Education

M.A. Counseling Psychology, Lesley University
M.T.S. World Religion, Harvard Divinity School
B.A., Bates College

Certifications

Contemplative Psychotherapy, Nalanda Institute
Certified Hypnotherapist, Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Certified Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Center