About Me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I specialize in intelligent approaches to complex and challenging situations for adults, parents, and young adults, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches: DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Nonviolent Communication, and somatic and mindfulness-based practices, which function to empower clients to:
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recognize their values and goals
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foster strengths
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access dormant parts of a person's highest self
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have freedom from self-limiting beliefs and destructive patterns
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figure out who they want to be in the world
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build a fulfilling life
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strengthen one's core sense of self ​​​​
I bring to the counseling profession my core values of compassion, wisdom, warmth, and competency.
For nearly a decade, I’ve worked with individuals and families in both private practice and clinical settings. Before establishing my private practice in 2016, I provided therapy at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, where I introduced and facilitated DBT skills groups for adolescents and adults. Today, I work with adults and young people seeking help with emotional regulation, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
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I’m committed to continuous professional development and have completed extensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I regularly participate in advanced IFS consultation groups led by experts including Richard Schwartz and Osnat Arbel.
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My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their inner experiences and develop tools to live with greater ease and authenticity. I believe that growth begins with curiosity and self-compassion, and I’m honored to accompany clients on that journey.
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Feb, 2025 Unburdening Exiles: Exploring the Healing Steps in IFS with Einat Bronstein.
Oct., 2024, Treating Proverbial Attachment Trauma with Frank Anderson.
Jun.-Aug, 2024 Internal Family Systems (IFS), Level 2 with Anne Sinko and Ralph Cohen.
Dec., 2023 Working with Critics and Challenging Protectors with Chris Burris.
Jun.-Oct, 2023 Internal Family Systems (IFS), Level 1 with Leslie Petruk.
Dec., 2022 PTSD and Hyperimmune Disorders, with Uri Bergmann.
May, 2021 Fundamentals of Attachment Styles, with Diane Poole Heller.
Jan. - May, 2019 Parent Management Training, with Tracie Bush.
May, 2018 Prolonged Exposure-DBT (DBT-PE), with Melanie Harned, developer.
Oct, 2018 DBT for Children (DBT-C), with Francheska Perepletchicova, developer of DBT-C; first training cohort of DBT adapted for children.
Apr.l, 2017 Cutting-Edge Neuroscience and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy with Eric Chamberlain.
April, 2017 EMDR Part II Training.
Sept., 2016 EMDR Training, with Karen Alter Reid – Supervisor.
July, 2016 Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training with Lata McGinn.
May, 2016 Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training, with Charlie Swenson and Kelly Koerner.
Oct., 2015 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents with Alec Miller, Jill Rathus.
Jun., 2016 and March, 2015 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) intensively trained with Charles Swenson.
Feb., 2016 Families of Emotionally Dysregulated Clients: A DBT Approach with Alan Fruzzetti.
Sept,. 2014 Certification as Parent Education Program Facilitator (PEP) CT state mandatory Co-Parenting Workshop for Divorcing Parents.