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How I Work

First-Ever PhD in Human Sexuality Awarded by the California Institute of Integral Studies · LCSW · EMDR Certified · CBT Certified · 15+ Years Experience · Licensed in NY · NJ · FL

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I view therapy as an opportunity to slow down in a world that rarely encourages it. My style is direct and warm — I will meet you where you are, challenge you when it serves your growth, and support you through every step of the process. I work through a feminist, relational, psychodynamic lens, integrating evidence-based methods including EMDR and CBT.

The most meaningful change doesn't come from managing symptoms — it comes from understanding what is underneath them. That takes patience, courage, and a willingness to go deep. My clients bring all three. I bring the clinical depth to meet them there.