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Licensed In: New York, California

Education & Training:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology – [Fordham University] – in progress
• Master’s in Counseling Psychology – [University of Denver]
• New York State Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit – pending approval

Specialties:

I specialize in working with teens and young adults navigating neurodiversity (most commonly, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)), particularly those with co-occurring anxiety or depressive symptoms. Many of my clients are also queer, or have additional intersectional identities that add to the complexity of their lived experiences.

Some of my clients have internalized the rhetoric of the white-supremacist-capitalist-patriarchy, which emphasizes perfectionism and ignores the value of community. My work focuses on helping clients unlearn rigid ideas that do not align with their values, and guide them towards a more flexible, empowered way of living.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation:

In my work with neurodivergent clients, I take a person-centered approach that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship. Together, we will build trust and safety to be able to explore your values and goals, and uncover the obstacles that keep you from becoming your ideal self. Often, neurodiversity shows up in complex ways, and can look like anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or disordered eating. These are common experiences that we can discuss free of shame or judgement. We can work through fears and doubts, and find what motivates you to work towards a better future.

In sessions, I am active and engaged. I show up as myself, and I do not pretend to be someone else. I might be trained in mental healthcare, but you are the expert on your life, and I will honor that. We will work collaboratively as a team. I will teach you how to notice patterns and learn new skills, and you will teach me what works and what does not work for your unique experience. My goal is to help you lean into what works by trying new things, taking what resonates, and leaving the rest behind. My hope is that our work will help you change your relationship with yourself for the better, which can then have lasting positive change on your relationships with others. It starts with you, and it starts from within. It would be my honor to be part of your journey.

Lived Identity:

• Age 28+
• Queer Identity
• Clinician with lived experience managing ADHD and Anxiety
• Neurodivergent-affirming approach
• Personal experience with perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety
• Advocate for evidence-based, realistic treatment strategies
• American, raised in the Midwest, now a NYC transplant
• Awareness of cultural stigmas around mental health and treatment

Personal Interests:

movies, live music, swimming, cooking, and walking with my dog, Sally.

Insurance:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Fidelis Care
• Evernorth
• Luminare
• Meritain
• Northwell Direct
• Curative
• Harvard Pilgrim
• Thrizer for out-of-network