I am a combat veteran and have been a therapist for over 22 years. I attended Adelphi University for my masters. After graduating I worked at a local hospital for 12 years and had a thriving private practice specializing in at-risk adolescent therapy for 12 yrs. In 2012 I joined the US Army where I was privileged to be a Soldier and a therapist for six years. I continued to work in the same capacity as a civilian until I left to begin a private practice in 2022.
My approach
I utilize evidenced based treatment specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as others (CPT, CPT-i, PE, CBT) to work through life experiences that have shaped negative thought patterns in order to move towards a more positive thought process.
My focus
I typically work with individuals who are motivated to moving past their past and learning new skills to assist with every day stress, to coping with life changing events. I am an expert in treating trauma, as well as anxiety, depression, as well as a wide variety of behavioral health issues.
My communication style
I am empowering, energetic and challenging. I will help motivate you to believe in your ability to heal and/or learn to utilize skills to work through daily stress in order to improve daily functioning.