Psychotherapy

We all get "stuck" in our lives sometimes. I believe that every person is worthy and deserving of happiness and wellness. Also, I believe that we can all benefit from therapy at some point(s) in our lives. 

We will work together to tailor a treatment plan aimed at reaching your goals and achieving overall wellness. As someone who believes that the therapeutic relationship we build can be one of the most powerful agents of change, I work with you to develop trust. At times it can be helpful to develop insight and awareness into thought patterns, stuck emotions, or relational patterns from your past, such that you can work through them toward acceptance as well as action toward change. Insight alone isn't always enough to create change, so it's important for us to work toward helping you translate that insight into the growth you are hoping for.

I work with adults and young adults (18+). 

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

• Building more meaningful relationships (with others and/or with yourself)
• Life transitions--sometimes people find that transitions can be unsettling, even if they are exciting or "positive" events (marriage, birth, retirement, etc.). I enjoy working with clients to 
• Prenatal, postpartum, pregnancy issues (including pregnancy loss), and parenting. Am certified as a Perinatal Mental Health provider through Postpartum Support International. 
• Grief/loss
• Working with caregivers and helping professionals (nurses, teachers, physicians, therapists, etc.) on some of the unique challenges and stresses in these roles  
• Helping you to become and accept who you are, regardless of who society or others may expect/tell you to be. Identity development, including LGBTQIA+, racial identity, and other aspects of cultural identity
• Health concerns--new (or ongoing) diagnoses for yourself or loved ones and how this affects your life
• Anxiety--I have training in mindfulness and cognitive techniques that we can use together to help you feel better able to manage anxiety. 
• Depression

Genetic Counselors: 

If you are a genetic counselor seeking therapy for yourself or your patients, I may be able to help! Over the past 15 years, I have worked closely with genetic counselors, particularly regarding their professional development throughout their career lifespan. I have published several articles, book chapters, and given presentations/workshops on this topic. In addition, I have served as a reviewer for the Journal of Genetic Counseling. In June 2019, I was invited to the Tri-State Consortium of Genetic Counseling Training Programs in New York to lead a workshop on reflective practice. I work closely with the University of Maryland's Genetic Counseling training program, offering trainings on clinical supervision (reception and provision) and psychosocial assessment. If you are a genetic counselor, you are allowed to struggle too! If you would like to engage in some of your own counseling, please reach out.    

Your Patients: I may be helpful to your patients! Though I am not trained in genetics or genetic counseling, my work has given me a deep understanding of the wide range of stressors and emotions that can arise during the process. I have worked with clients who have faced decisions to test for certain disorders, offering compassionate and proactive support as they make difficult decisions and cope with results, regardless of outcome. I primarily work with individuals but may be able to work with a limited number of couples. If you are wondering whether a particular patient would be an appropriate referral, please call to consult! I look forward to collaborating with you.