For over 25 years, I have had the privilege of providing therapy to adults at various stages in their lives—from college students to retirees. My private practice is located in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. I see clients in person, with the option of virtual therapy.
My approach to psychotherapy is relational and grounded in a deep respect for your innate wisdom. Together, we will focus on enhancing your resilience, connection, and vitality, allowing you to navigate life struggles with greater ease. By learning to be truly present with yourself, you’ll increase your ability to self-regulate and expand your capacity to address life’s challenges and traumas. My role is to support you in uncovering your unique answers and tapping into your natural ability to heal and thrive.
I integrate psychodynamically-based psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, societal conditioning awareness, family systems, environmental and attachment issues, and Inner Relationship Focusing for individual therapy.
My journey into this field has been atypical. Before starting my graduate studies, I co-founded a management consulting firm in Washington, D.C., which helped lawyers embrace technology and change. At that time, I was also involved with what would become the Institute for the Advancement of Service as a student and facilitator. My fascination with somatic and holistic practices led me to study with Dyashakti (Sandra Scherer), the founder of Wave Work at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. The Wave Work, a somatic psycho-spiritual meditative healing modality, profoundly transformed my life. My belief in its compassionate approach, which honors the innate wisdom of each person, inspired me to pursue a Master of Social Work at Smith College. I became a certified Wave Work practitioner, wrote my thesis on this subject, served as a member of the Wave Work Board, and assisted in numerous trainings.
Much of my career has been dedicated to helping college students. For 22 years, I served as the Director of the Counseling Center at Post University, where I offered counseling services to students, consulted with university faculty and staff, developed and delivered mental wellness programs, and supervised clinicians and interns. I also taught graduate-level courses in the university’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, focusing on clinical theory and practice, ethics, and diversity.
I love being a therapist. My work is both inspiring and humbling. Supporting your healing and evolution is sacred work. In my spare time, I can be found hiking, biking, snowshoeing, or skiing in the woods. I also enjoy traveling, cooking, gardening, reading, volunteering for local organizations, and spending time with family and friends.