she/her/hers

Licensed in: New York

Education & Training:

• Master of Professional Studies in Creative Art Therapy – School of Visual Arts
• Advanced Research, Trauma and Addiction – School of Visual Arts

Specialties:

I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, particularly individuals who have constant feelings of worry about the future, are overwhelmed by everyday tasks such as cleaning, or have experienced panic attacks. Many people with anxiety may have overwhelming feelings of distress when faced with challenges such as giving a presentation at work or simply saying excuse me to a stranger at a grocery store.

I also work with clients who come from a religious background or communities of color and are looking to understand the effects these communities have on their view of themselves and their perception of the world. I understand that being a part of these communities can result in an avoidance of mental health and cause feelings of doubt and shame. I work with clients on navigating a path that leads them to empowerment and acceptance in their authentic selves.

Clinical Style & Theoretical Orientation:

I provide each client with a flexible, creative, and client-empowered approach. I encourage clients to actively make informed decisions throughout their therapeutic journey and collaborate with them to help them understand their challenges differently and develop skills to reframe how they respond.

I assist clients with facing preconceived ideals and standards in a gentle and supportive manner that fosters empowerment and confidence-building.

In sessions, I utilize a creative art therapy approach that emphasizes the expression of emotions and self. Artmaking helps clients develop healthy coping skills outside of the therapeutic space. I also engage with mindfulness practices to emphasize being aware of thoughts without judgment or guilt through the acceptance and validation of all emotions.

Lived Identity:

• Personal experience with perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety
• Raised in the South
• Raised Christian
• First-generation college graduate
• Awareness of cultural stigmas around mental health and faith

Personal Interests:

Making art (painting, drawing, sculpting), cooking, walking in the park/around the neighborhood, and reading

Insurance:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross (New York commercial plans only, accepted via Headway)
• Cigna/Evernorth
• Fidelis Care
• Meritain Health
• United/Oxford/Optum
• Out-of-network (billed through Thrizer)