Hello and welcome.

Finding a therapist can be a random and intimidating process of trial and error. I hope the following information is useful in providing a sense of who I am and what I bring to a potential therapeutic relationship.  

One thing I can tell you is that I start from a place of empathy for how challenging life can be, and respect for how much of a struggle it can be to navigate the variables and limitations inherent to our specific situations.  That’s super important. If you, like a lot of us, got tangled up on your way to the present, congratulations on considering a way to move through that.

My role is to use various therapeutic techniques and my own interest and training and experience as a human being to facilitate the exploration of the self and its fascinating complexity. And in doing so, to discover other possibilities of how you can feel or be.

My approach is multi-faceted. I did formal post-graduate training in Gestalt psychotherapy, but recently have shifted to using the Internal Family Systems lens a lot of the time, because I’ve found it to be accessible and effective at helping people get unstuck. 

If any of the above strikes a chord, let’s set up some time to meet and discuss.

I believe that having a safe environment and willing partner with whom to explore the full spectrum of one's experience can lead to growth.  

Professional background

License: LCSW.  MSW from New York University and BA in Art/Art History from University of Iowa.  Professional experience as oncology social worker. 3 years of postgraduate training in Gestalt Psychotherapy.  Prior professional experience as creative director of windows and events for various American and European fashion labels.

Fees and payment

Rate: $220 per 50-minute session.

Insurance: Out of network.

Sliding scale: Available.

Payment: Cash, check, electronic.