Category Archives: Staff Member

I am a clinical social worker with an emphasis on older adults and the aging continuum. I have worked with older adults for over 35 years and am honored to walk alongside seniors as they meet the joys and challenges of aging. I have spent my career working with seniors and their families/interested friends as they go through life’s transitions. I integrate therapy and person centered techniques to focus on client centered goals and empowering my client to achieve their goals. Together we work towards acceptance and aging well. I work in the areas of transition, grief and end of life. I specialize in family dynamics surrounding the issues of aging. I hold several state licenses and a certification in advanced social work care management. I am also a speaker and consultant on topics of aging. 

I  am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 40 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges, changes, and transitions. Throughout my career, I have worked in private practice, outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, substance use treatment, hospice, and community-based programs. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the unique story each person brings to therapy.

I have a particular passion for working with older adults. Aging can bring meaningful and rewarding experiences, but it can also come with significant transitions. Changes in health or independence, retirement, grief and loss, changing family roles, loneliness, and questions about purpose and identity can sometimes feel overwhelming. I enjoy helping older adults work through these changes while recognizing the experience, strengths, and wisdom they have developed throughout their lives.

I also work with adults of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, substance use and recovery concerns, stress, and major life transitions.

I believe one of my most important roles as a therapist is simply to be present and truly listen. Every person comes to therapy with their own experiences, strengths, and knowledge. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can better understand what has brought you to this point and use the strengths you already possess to help you move forward.

Whether you are facing a specific challenge, adjusting to a new stage of life, coping with loss, or simply looking for support and direction, I look forward to working alongside you.

I have over 25 years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. Providing private therapeutic services to children and adolescents is a passion for me. Watching individuals learn coping skills and strategies and then apply them to their everyday life is something I look forward seeing within my clients. I currently work with clients on a variety of issues with a focus on anxiety and school-related issues.

Another area of focus for me is working directly as a school consultant in private, parochial and public school settings. I find particular satisfaction in helping students embrace the power within themselves to work through social or academic difficulties and succeed. I enjoy providing professional development to teachers and staff on a variety of topics, such as behavior management, anxiety in the classroom, ADHD education and management, as well as many other school related topics. I am constantly learning new approaches to help my clients, schools and families navigate each stage of development.

With a wide spectrum of community-based experience working with children and
families and individuals with severe mental illness, I believe change is possible
with a collaborative approach. I offer a calm, non-judgmental and respectful
environment drawing from evidence-based practice such as cognitive behavior
therapy, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.

I currently see adults of all ages, struggling with depression, anxiety, and grief. I
also welcome caregivers and partners living with someone who has severe mental
illness. Clients are welcome to make appointments at the office, virtually and in
the community, which includes in-home sessions as needed. If you have
Traditional Medicare, psychotherapy is covered and I am a contracted provider.