My philosophy of therapy and change is that change comes from within. As a therapist, I ask a great deal in asking an individual to change, as change is an incredibly difficult task for everyone. The journey of change requires both the client and myself to work collaboratively throughout this journey. It is for this reason that the rapport between the client and myself is critical. I aim to provide all my clients with the space to explore their underlying feelings, thoughts, and behaviors so that they can engage in change.

I completed my Bachelors Degree in Psychology at William Paterson University in 1996, as well as earning my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in May 2000 from New Jersey City University. I earned my licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical and Drug Counselor in 2003.  I earned my PhD in Psychology:  Psychotherapy Counseling in 2010.

While my approach to treatment is greatly influenced by psychoanalysis and reality therapy, I also employ aspects of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. I have experience working in a variety of settings including substance abuse programs, intensive in-home community services, juvenile detention centers, school-based programs, and outpatient counseling programs.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Alzheimer's and Associated Dementias Anger Management Anxiety Attachment Disorder Behavioral Conduct Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Personality Disorders Self-Injury Substance Use Teen Issues Trauma / PTSD Womens / Mens Crisis / Safety Bullying Suicide / Suicidal Ideation Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Early Intervention Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Psychological / Psychiatric Evals Substance Abuse Evaluations Outpatient Services Alternative Therapies Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Play Therapy Treatment Setting Office / Practice
Payment Options	Managed Care Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 12/12/23