Hi there and welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist/Health Service Provider and licensed in Massachusetts & Connecticut. My role at Resilience Lab is Supervisor/Clinical Director. My background includes working in community mental health outpatient clinics, integrated care sites, intensive-outpatient care, and college counseling. I have experience working with adults as well as children/adolescents and their families in both individual and group therapy. I have experience working with a wide range of client presentations and diagnoses. In particular, I enjoy treating adults with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, trauma, sexual dysfunction disorders, and borderline personality disorder. My areas of interest include working with the LGBTQ community, gender dysphoria, gender identity, and sexual orientation. I take an integrative approach, with a focus on utilizing CBT, DBT, strengths-based therapy & narrative techniques in treatment. In addition to providing supervision and psychotherapy, I also administer neuropsychological testing, provide consultation, and present PowerPoint presentations. My research interests include human sexual behavior, sex education, sexual dysfunction disorders, and how severe mental illness impacts dating and relationships. I have experience doing both quantitative and qualitative research. My dissertation is the study of individuals who use love dolls & sex robots with artificial intelligence.

You didn't sign up for the trauma you've been through. And your body often carries the greatest burden of the trauma that has happened to you. As a therapist and as a human, I’ve learned that connection is essential to growth. It’s an honor to offer that connection to clients and walk alongside them as they learn to feel safe in their body and mind again. Having lived through my own struggles, I am able to understand my clients, and my internal family systems (IFS) training has equipped me to help my clients heal internalized or long-term traumas. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support and empower clients to face life's challenges and find joy, meaning, and happiness. No matter what has happened to you, you deserve to live life to the fullest. With me, you'll find a safe place to heal and grow.

We all experience circumstances in our lives that cause us to build walls to protect us. My goal is to meet you where you’re at and help you bring down those walls, one brick at a time. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, or just need someone to talk to; I would be honored to be part of your journey into being your most authentic self. As your therapist, it is my goal to create a safe space that acknowledges and celebrates your identities; a space that will allow you to heal, grow, and thrive.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed abuse, bullying, addiction, death, depression, traumas and felt that you were alone, not heard, not loved, not supported, and felt like everything was your fault, but don’t understand why you feel like this? What I offer is a safe space where you can be heard, supported, and learn that you are not alone; help with changing negative thoughts into positives, increasing self-esteem and self-confidence, provide encouragement, and ultimately walk with you through your journey while you have those ups and downs hoping that you find your way to who you really are – an amazing person. I am a Professional Counselor Associate after 24 years of being a RN working with mental health and substance use. Other experiences include anxiety, medical professional burnout, loss, grief, trauma, domestic violence, personality disorders and health issues. I utilize several skills focused on where you are throughout your journey. I have a more holistic approach which includes mindfulness practices helping my clients move from now to where they would like to be. Graduated from Saybrook University for her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling, Grand Canyon University BS in Applied Management and St. Vincent’s College AS in Nursing.

I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success in therapy. I collaborate with my clients to assess, explore, and effectively treat identified challenges. I help clients identify and harness strengths to help assist in the treatment process. I aim to provide my clients with a safe, engaging, and relaxed environment. I have been a practicing clinician for 10 years. My expertise includes anxiety, depression, major life transitions and relationship conflicts. My approach to counseling integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths based, person-centered therapy, and Mindfulness to create an individualized experience to help clients heal and create a sense of balance in their lives . American International College MA Clinical Psychology Roanoke College BA Psychology

Constantly taking care of others takes its toll. After a while, we start to lose touch with ourselves, forgetting about the things that make us feel alive. Whenever we focus on others at the expense of ourselves, we can't give the deep nurturing and care that our loved ones need. We owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to take time to attend to our deepest needs. I create an environment of compassion, understanding, and encouragement, where you can feel heard and be supported for who you are. Drawing on my years of experience and training in a variety of modalities, I'll guide you as we face anxiety, trauma, and fear and find a more peaceful life. Starting therapy can be scary, whether it's your first time or your third time. But the sooner you start therapy, the sooner you'll heal- and if you've made it this far, maybe it's time to take that leap. I'm looking forward to being a part of your next step. Sacred Heart University University of Southern California (MSW)