I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults cope with stress and anxiety in all its forms
I am passionate about helping clients explore and understand how and why life started to feel so unmanageable, and learn to take back control
What I do
I use an eclectic approach that combines both psychodynamic and cognitive therapy. No matter which modality is used, I strive to make therapy a place where clients can feel comfortable talking about anything.
Treatment focuses include
- Anxiety reduction including treating panic, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, and managing chronic worry or stress
- Adjustment to life changes and stressors such as divorce, parenting, retirement, work life changes, chronic illness, and caregiving
Experience and Education
- I am a Master's level Licensed Clinical Social Worker with post-graduate training in CBT and over 20 years of experience as a private practitioner.
Additional trainings include
- Certificate of completion in Cognitive Therapy, The Beck Institute (1998)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBTi) for sleep disorders
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP or ERP) for treatment of OCD
Licensure and Associations
- PA LSW, February 1995
- PA LCSW, November 2008
- Member, National Association of Social Workers since 1994
- License No. and State: CW016127 Pennsylvania
