She/Her

Licensed In: New York (License in process)

Education & Training:

• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Touro University
• Baccalaureate of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art – Brooklyn College
• Essential Sexual Health Concepts and Resources with Stephanie Baird, MS, LMHC
• Counselor Experiences & Barriers Providing Sex Counseling with Christine Romano, PhD
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) within a Relational Framework with Poonam Doshi, PhD
• LGBTQQIA+ Affirmative Therapy with Joseph Franco, PhD
• Navigating the Complexities of Sex Work in Clinical Practice with Portia Allie-Turco, PhD
• Real DBT: Step-by-Step Application for Effective Treatment with Frederick Dombrowski, PhD
• Interrupting Unconscious Processes in Groups that Reinforce Racist Societal Norms with Fanita Henderson, PhD

Specialties:

I specialize in working with women who are looking for empowerment in every aspect of their life. My work focuses on helping individuals create strong boundaries, foster healthy relationships with their family and romantic partners, and find ways to live unapologetically authentically. In addition to my work with women, I have extensive experience supporting those in the LGBTQ and kink communities, as well as those who want to better manage their ADHD symptoms. My approach is tailored to those who are prepared to do the heavy lifting, while ensuring the space I provide allows for the exercise of autonomy and individuality, expansive and evolving goal setting.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation:

My approach is flexible, tailoring to the specific needs of the client. Together, we explore our past, find ways our history has created our present, find what’s missing, and move towards a life we want to live. My focus is helping clients realize patterns and cycles, and together, find ways to break these cycles. I also help guide clients through discovering what “authentic” means to them – coming back to what we once loved, or creating a whole new identity. Either way, I provide the space to allow for a safe, untethered exploration of human nature and self discovery.

A huge foundation in the framework is understanding that many people are unable to live their lives in the way they want due to so many different reasons. Taking into account culture, religion, family systems, and socio-economic status, I help clients determine what these things mean to them and what their role is to determine how we can use these barriers as stepping stones.

As for ADHD management, I offer structured support and nonjudgemental understanding to symptoms related to ADLs, attention and hyperactivity, and impulsivity. I help clients explore how ADHD affects their daily living, and instead of vilifying it, we accept and learn to live with these symptoms through accessible routines, positive regard and thought patterns, and psychoeducation beyond the basics.

Lived Identity:

• Age 27
• Neurodivergent/Neurodivergent-Affirming
• ADHD/ADHD affirming
• Cat parent (of 2)
• Daughter of mixed immigration background
• Lifelong New Yorker
• Depression/Anxiety
• Middle Child/Black Sheep of the Family
• Mixed Heritage
• Muslim
• LGBTQIA+ Member

Personal Interests:

Cats, artist, horror movies, rollercoaster mechanical engineering, aviation, dinosaurs/Jurassic Park, traveling (most recent trip was Guatemala), food, academic research, kink community, RPGs and TTRPGs.

Insurance:

• Aetna
• Out-of-network (billed through Thrizer)