My Background:
As an experienced mental health therapist of over 16 years, I feel honored to listen to your story and work together toward change and healing. My style is very warm, supportive, emotions-focused and collaborative. I place the utmost importance on developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I do my best work with adult individuals affected by issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, self-esteem, and attachment issues.
Originally trained as a family systems therapist, I view all of my clients through the lens of systems theory and their family of origin. In addition, I draw from my training and experience using other therapeutic modalities in my work including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Education and Training:
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California (2000) and completed my graduate degree at Drexel University receiving a Master's Degree in Family Therapy (2009).
I have also completed multiple trainings with Behavioral Tech and the EMDR Institute. I completed my EMDR Basic Training in 2017, and my DBT Foundational Training in 2019.
I hold professional licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Pennsylvania #MF000729 and Oregon #T3508. I am available to work with clients who are residents of either state.
When I'm not working, I love traveling, watching suspense/thriller movies and shows, listening to podcasts, going to shows (fave music: post-hardcore, post-rock & emo), thrifting/antiquing, all things fashion and makeup, spending time with my family and two cats. I also frequently spend time in California, Colorado, and Hawaii, and work from there remotely at times too!