Is This Therapy the Right Fit for You?  

Finding a therapist you trust is essential.

I may be a strong match if you're looking for:

• A more structured, evidence-based approach than traditional talk therapy

• Clear goals and measurable progress
  
  

• A therapist who balances warmth with accountability
  
  

• Real tools, not just conversation
  
  

How I Can Help You 

I combine deep empathy with powerful, research-backed tools that create real, measurable change. 

Therapy with me is not just talking about problems — it’s learning skills that transform how you think, feel, and act. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

1️⃣ You Feel Fully Heard My first priority is building a relationship where you feel understood, respected, and safe. Change begins with trust.

2️⃣ We Strengthen Your Motivation Sometimes part of you wants change… and another part resists it. We gently explore that ambivalence and help you build genuine readiness for growth — never forcing change before you’re ready. 

3️⃣ You Learn Practical Tools I draw from TEAM-CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. 

Together we practice skills you can apply immediately in your daily life. Think of me as a personal trainer for your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

 
I teach the skills — you practice them between sessions — and that’s where transformation happens.

What I Do Not Treat

I do not provide services for active psychosis, severe substance dependence requiring medical detox, court-ordered evaluations, custody evaluations, or forensic assessments. 

I also do not provide crisis stabilization or 24/7 emergency services.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

If your needs fall outside my specialty, I’m happy to help connect you with an appropriate provider.

Credentials & Background

• New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC #009197)
  
  

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  
  

• Level 4 Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist & Trainer
  
  

• Certified Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
  
  

• Beck Institute Cognitive Behavior Training (CBT)

• Training from Many Schools of Therapy (ERP, ACT, PBT, DBT & More)
  
  

Education:

• B.A. in Human Development (Minor in Athletic Coaching)
  
  

• M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
  State University of New York at Oswego
  
  

• I also serve as a Lecturer in the Human Development Department at SUNY Oswego, and have taught courses in development, cognition, mental health, and psychology.