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 “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

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About Me

I am passionate about the work I do, and I am humbled to have a career I enjoy. I began working in the field of mental health 22 years ago at New York Presbyterian Hospital. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctoral degree in my discipline, I have worked in different settings including inpatient, outpatient, partial, residential, and private practice. I have treated clients with various conditions ranging from a first-time depressive episode to chronic schizophrenia. I have expert knowledge on Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, specifically Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (and its many subsets), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias. I am also well-trained to treat Bipolar Disorder and Mood Disorders, as well as Personality Disorders. I am knowledgeable about working with adults with Spectrum Related Disorders (Autism; what was previously identified as Asperger's). I work closely with members of the LGBTQ community, including members looking to transition or are in the process of transitioning. I am familiar with resources needed for hormone replacement therapy as well as gender assignment surgeries.

SPECIALTIES: Much of my practice consists of working with people seeking help for Anxiety Disorders, in particular, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and co-occurring conditions such as Major Depression and ADHD. LGBTQ members, specifically individuals transitioning or non-binary individuals seeking assistance in thriving in a heteronormative culture, are also an area of focus. I work with adults (21 years and older) . If under 21, I facilitate family sessions centering on psychoeducation and supportive services for the aforementioned populations.

I have taught as an adjunct professor at Fordham University and currently, Mercy College, for 7 + years. Courses include Psychopathology, Domestic Violence, and Clinical Practice I and II.

I have provided supervision, consultation services, psychoeducation, presentation development, editing and proofreading services, and wellness management/life coaching services.

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology and Human Relations from Pace University in 2001, a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in 2003, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare from the City University of New York/Hunter College School of Social Work in 2017. My dissertation centered on social work students’ endorsement of recovery-oriented principles and practices when working with consumers diagnosed with severe mental illness, under the guidance of my chairs, Dr. Andrea Savage and Dr. Jonathan Prince.

Prior to transferring to my Ph.D. program in Social Welfare, I completed 2 years in a Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology in the DC area.

I also hold a License in the State of New York to practice as a Real Estate Salesperson. General recommendations can be made upon request.

On a personal note, the precious cargo in my arms in the picture is how I most like to spend my free time!

Areas of Focus:

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Mood Instability

  • Interpersonal relationships

  • Life Transitions

  • Identity/Transitioning

  • Career Counseling

  • Workplace Issues

  • Bereavement/Loss

  • Anger Management & More

“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.” Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist.

I readily incorporate nuggets in my conversations with clients pertaining to the role of humility and gratitude in our lives as the terms go hand-in-hand. Did you know that humility strengthens social connection and relationships? “The Social Bonds Hypothesis suggests that commitment promotes a sense of “we-ness” and when we experience a feeling of togetherness with another, we are more likely to enjoy sacrificing for that person. You can learn more about the powerful effects of humility on our health and relationships at the Association for Psychological Science webpage below:

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/measuring-humility-and-its-positive-effects