ABOUT ME

Nice to meet you

I am a licensed counseling psychologist (NJ, NY). I graduated from Haverford College (BA), Columbia University (MA), and Fordham University (PhD). In addition to over 7 years exclusively in private practice, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds in varied treatment settings, including several college counseling centers, an adolescent treatment center, an eating disorder center, and a hospital based eating and wellness program. I completed advanced training and certification in eating disorders, addictions, and compulsions at The White Institute in New York, NY. Some of my specialties include stress and anxiety, life transitions, adolescent/young adult issues, parenting challenges, coping skills, disordered eating, body image, and intuitive eating.

I'm the mom of two teenagers. I love books and movies and am a life-long serious swimmer. I enjoy walking, hiking, traveling, and being outside, especially in warm weather.

EXPERIENCE

My approach

While therapy takes place in the here and now, I like to understand people's histories and backgrounds to provide the context for current struggles, challenges, AND strengths.

I believe the best therapeutic experience will be the one that matches specific approaches, interventions and strategies to you and your needs.

I was trained within a psychodynamic framework but use cognitive behavioral, DBT, and mindfulness strategies in my work. I often give out handouts and articles. I will write the main ideas from a session, as well as suggestions for what to work on during the week, on index cards for you to take with you.

I enjoy working with people on their relationship with food, eating, and body. I have particular experience and interest in binge eating, emotional eating, and overeating. I follow the principles of intuitive eating.