My Approach to therapy
Therapy is a journey we take together. At its core, our work is about creating a space where you feel safe enough to be fully yourself—where your emotions, struggles, longings, and strengths are welcomed with care and curiosity.
I believe healing happens in relationship. Research and experience both show that when we are able to reconnect with our emotions—and experience them with a safe, attuned other—something powerful shifts. Old patterns begin to soften. New possibilities emerge. In our sessions, I gently guide you toward this deeper way of being with yourself, always at a pace that feels respectful and collaborative.
I work in the “here and now,” helping you notice what you’re feeling emotionally, what’s happening in your body, and the beliefs that may have formed long ago about yourself or others. Rather than only talking about problems, we bring your lived experiences into the room so that meaningful change can unfold.
People come to therapy for many reasons—feeling disconnected or alone, struggling in relationships, facing anxiety or life transitions, or carrying the weight of past hurts. Whatever brings you here, it takes courage to begin. I am right beside you in the process, committed to building a warm, empathetic relationship where you feel deeply seen and understood.
I draw from experiential and emotion-focused approaches, including Schema Therapy, AEDP, EFT and IFS, weaving them together in a way that fits you. I think of this as a thoughtful recipe—attuned to your needs, responsive to your pace, and guided by what feels most healing for you. I am active, engaged, and transparent in our work, and I care deeply about the connection we build together.
couples Therapy
Can I meet this other individual as a person who is in process of becoming,
or will I be bound by his past and by my past? If, in my encounter with him, I am dealing with him as an immature child,
an ignorant student, a neurotic personality, or a psychopath,
each of these concepts of mine limits what he can be in the relationship.
If I accept the person as something fixed, already diagnosed and classified, already shaped by his past,
then I am doing my part to confirm his limited hypothesis.
If I accept him as a process of becoming, then I am doing what I can to confirm or make real his potentialities.”
On Becoming a Person - Carl R. Rogers (1961)
I work with couples to gently untangle the “dance” that unfolds between you. Every relationship develops a pattern—a kind of tango—where each partner’s moves make sense in response to the other. Often, this cycle becomes painful or stuck, leaving both people feeling unheard, unseen, or alone.
My primary approach with couples is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). In our work together, we begin by identifying and naming your unique negative cycle. Rather than seeing one another as the problem, we learn to see the cycle as the common enemy. As we slow things down, we explore how each of you copes when you feel hurt, scared, or disconnected—and how those protective responses may be rooted in earlier experiences and long-held beliefs about love, safety, and worth.
As the cycle begins to de-escalate, we make space for the deeper emotions and unmet attachment needs underneath the conflict. This allows you to reach for one another in new ways and respond with greater openness and care. For couples who want to remain together, our work focuses on repairing and strengthening your bond—creating a relationship where both partners feel emotionally safe, valued, and supported.
I also work with couples who are discerning whether staying together feels right, or whether uncoupling may be the healthier path. In those moments, my role is to provide a steady, respectful space where clarity can emerge and decisions can be made thoughtfully and compassionately.
At its core, couples therapy is about helping you move from disconnection to understanding—from reacting to each other to truly seeing and reaching for one another again. Below is a beautiful quote by Carl Rogers that gets at the heart of the work:
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Children and tweens/teens often experience big, fast-changing emotions and don’t always have the words to express what they need. What may look like defiance, withdrawal, or moodiness is often a young person struggling to communicate something important. At the same time, parents are stretched thin, balancing many responsibilities while trying to stay present and responsive. It can feel overwhelming for everyone.
In my work with children and adolescents, I use play, art, and experiential techniques to help them explore and express their feelings in safe, developmentally appropriate ways. Together, we build emotional awareness and communication skills so they can better share their needs with parents, teachers, and peers.
I also partner closely with parents. Our children naturally activate us, especially in stressful moments. In therapy, we explore these reactions with curiosity and compassion, helping you care for your own needs so you can respond with greater steadiness and clarity.
I believe meaningful change in a family system happens when everyone grows. I support parents in strengthening emotional attunement while also setting clear, loving limits. As roles and patterns begin to shift, I am right beside you—offering guidance, reflection, and support as your family moves toward greater connection and resilience.
Integrative Life Coaching
For individuals outside of New York, New Jersey and Arizona, or internationally, I can offer integrative life coaching drawing upon my education and experience above.
Clinical supervision
For social workers in New Jersey and New York, I am certified to supervise your hours towards acquiring your LCSW.