As a child, I watched my mother’s every move as a clinical social worker in private practice, and knew I would like my career to go in a similar direction.

I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2006. I graduated from Boston University in 2004 with a BA in Psychology, and received my Masters Degree in Behavioral Medicine and Mental Health Counseling from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006. I began my career as a clinician for individuals and families at a home-based wraparound service agency, and later became a supervisor to other therapists and students. I earned my LMHC (License in Mental Health Counseling) in 2008, and opened my private practice in 2011. That same year, I became a wellness coach through Wellcoaches (affiliated with Harvard University and McLean Hospital).

As a decade long former yoga and fitness instructor, I believe health and wellness play an integral role in our well being. I prioritize working self-care and wellness routines into the lives of my clients. Currently, I do telehealth using TherapyPortal (www.therapyportal.com), a private and HIPAA compliant telehealth service (video sessions or phone depending on your preference) and in person counseling (currently on pause due to the pandemic), and I also do walking therapy sessions with clients who request it.

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Learn more about my approach and what I specialize in below.

My Approach:

My Clients:

I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, shaped around each person and what they need. I am predominantly psychodynamic in my approach, while incorporating facets of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Together, we will explore where you feel stuck, understand the patterns that may be keeping you there, identify the changes you would like to make, and work through the barriers that may be getting in the way.

For some clients, therapy is also simply a place to pause and breathe—a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, find connection and support, and have an unbiased sounding board. You don't always need to have a specific goal or know exactly what needs to change. Sometimes having someone who can help you make sense of what you're experiencing is a valuable place to start.

I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting challenges, burnout, eating disorders and disordered eating, body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health conditions, including the unique challenges that can come with organ transplantation.

I especially enjoy working with moms who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stretched too thin—often putting everyone else's needs before their own. We can explore the pressure to always say "yes," difficulty setting boundaries, guilt around taking time for yourself, and the feeling that you have to keep everything together. Therapy can be a space to recognize that taking care of yourself isn't selfish, and that you don't have to be everything to everyone.

My goal is to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself, create meaningful and realistic change, and feel more balanced and connected in your life.

What I specialize in:

• Individual therapy (ages 16 and older)

• Parenting stress

• ADHD

• Anxiety 

• Eating disorders/disordered eating/body dysmorphia

• Stress management/emotional regulation

• Organ transplants (patients on the transplant list, recipients, and families)

• Burnout

• Depression

• Relationship stress

• College transitions

• Infertility