I provide psychotherapy to adolescents (ages 16+) and adults. I have extensive clinical experience and training with a speciality in the treatment of Eating Disorders. My scope of practice also includes adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, body image issues, self-destructive behaviors, transitions, relationship problems, and other generalized psychological concerns. I have extensive experience working with families facing transitions and issues around impaired communication.
I utilize an integrative approach using a variety of treatment modalities to best meet the needs of my clients. I am guided by both research and evidence based/evidence informed interventions to include but not limited to aspects of Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I see myself as the holder of hope for my clients as I have empathy in the face of resistance and ambivalence which is often a part of change. I see myself as a teacher as I provide psycho-education to clients around areas such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, family systems and communication styles as well as providing supervision to licensed graduate social workers working towards their advanced licensure and eating disorder clinicians who are earning their certified eating disorder specialist certification. Lastly, I am a learner. I welcome opportunities to learn new therapy techniques/styles through trainings and continued supervision/consultation.
In my work with adolescents struggling with eating disorder behavior I am informed by a Family Based Treatment Approach, requiring sessions to include family members. I provide psycho-education, coaching and support to caregivers in order to help them structure home life to support recovery and also provide them confidence and hope which is often can be shattered during the course of this illness.
