she/her/hers

Licensed In:

• New York
• New Jersey
• Florida (registered telehealth provider)
• In process – Massachusetts

Education:

• Master of Social Work – New York University
• Master of Arts in Sociology – CUNY Queens College
• Certificate, Healthcare Economics – Harvard University
• Certificate, Mental Health in Infertility – American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Certificate, SIFI, Social Work Field Instruction – Adelphi University

Additional Training:

• Autism in Females: Overlooked & Underserved with Theresa Regan, PhD
• Post-Traumatic Growth In Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr. Victoria Grinman
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Principles and Strategies with Tasha Oswald, PhD
• ADHD & Emotion Regulation with Dr. Russell Barkley
• ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders with Roberto Olivardia, PhD
• De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuse Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents with Kathy Morris, M.Ed., B.S.
• Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell
• Post-Partum Psychiatric Disorders with Dr. Ariela Frieder, MD

Specialties:

I specialize in working with high-masking autistic adults, particularly those diagnosed later in life who are navigating the complexities of understanding their identity through this new lens. My work focuses on helping individuals unmask in ways that feel safe and authentic, examine the impact of lifelong masking, and develop strategies for a more sustainable and fulfilling life. In addition to my work with autism, I have extensive experience supporting individuals with OCD, offering in-depth insight that accounts for the unique challenges of obsessive-compulsive traits. My approach is tailored to high-achieving adults seeking expert-level care that respects their intelligence, autonomy, and lived experience.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation:

My approach is straightforward and focused on helping high-masking autistic adults understand how their past experiences have shaped their sense of self. Many of my clients have spent years masking—adapting to social expectations at the expense of their own comfort and well-being. Together, we explore how this has influenced their identity and work toward unmasking in ways that feel safe and sustainable. I help clients recognize patterns from their past that continue to shape their self-perception and relationships, making space for a more authentic way of being.

A big part of my work involves helping clients challenge the deeply ingrained belief that they must behave a certain way to be accepted. Many have spent their lives following unspoken social rules that don’t actually serve them. I help them examine these assumptions and develop a way of engaging with the world that feels more natural and self-affirming.

For those struggling with OCD, I provide structured support to help them confront intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors without reinforcing them. I also help clients explore how their OCD may have developed as a way to create a sense of control in unpredictable situations. My approach balances practical tools with deeper self-exploration, giving clients both immediate strategies and a better understanding of themselves.

Lived Identity:

• Age 40+
• Neurodivergent/Neurodivergent-Affirming
• OCD/OCD-Affirming
• Parent (neurodivergent, premature NICU baby)
• First generation college graduate
• Lifelong New Yorker
• Infertility
• Career-Changer
• Oldest Sibling
• Mixed Heritage
• INTJ
• LGBTQIA+ Ally

Insurance:

• Aetna
• Thrizer (for out-of-network billing)