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About Transformative Therapy
Build Resilience. Reconnect with Your Body. Reclaim Your Peace.
Most people find their way to my practice when they’re pretty tired of “doing all the things,”
…but still feeling disconnected from themselves, and often, from others as well. I believe that meaningful change doesn’t come from just working harder; it comes from developing a steadier relationship with yourself and your nervous system.
My goal is to help you move out of chronic survival mode and into a life of ease and clarity. Ultimately, I’ll help you find your "spark" again in work, life, love, and art.
My Story.
In my 20s, I walked away from a career with absolutely no idea what to do next. It took a lot of soul-searching and a return to school in my 30s to find my true calling in psychotherapy.
It took me a while to figure myself out and build the life I am proud of today. I share this because I know what it’s like to feel over-extended and stuck in the "in-between". As an added bonus, I can help you do the same.
A little background
I was raised in Montreal, Canada, and in a past life studied jazz (in undergrad) and played saxophone in bands for a living. In my spare time, I now enjoy all kinds of music, art, crafty things, cats, and I have an interest in feminism, and collective human rights.
The “How.” A Clinical Foundation for Change.
As a Licensed Therapist in both New York (LMHC) and New Jersey (LPC), my approach is rooted in the biology of stress. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful tool that allows us to go beyond talk therapy to reprocess the deep-seated survival patterns, like chronic overwhelm and burnout, that keep us stuck.
In addition to trauma focused therapy, my work has evolved alongside the needs of my clients. Recognizing that burnout often stems from a mismatch between our unique brains and our environments, I also provide neuro-informed support that honors how you naturally process the world.
What It’s Like to Work With Me.
In sessions, I am straightforward and grounded. While my approach is warm and non-judgmental, we’re also going to ‘get to work’ if we decide it’s a good fit. But it’s not all going to be blood, sweat, and tears. I also like to get creative at times and will use funny (somewhat) analogies alongside specific metaphors to pique your curiosity and bring some light into our work together. So, yes, it can be hard; but well worth it.
Education & Training
Licensure & Education
MA in Mental Health Counseling | Baruch College, CUNY, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences | NYC | May, 2014
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) | New York State | April, 2017 | License: 007956
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) | New Jersey | June, 2022 | License: 37PC00878300
Background & Training
Professional Certifications (Specialization)
EMDRIA Certified Therapist | EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) | International | August, 2025 | Certification Number: 442050
Completed advanced training and over 50 hours of specialized clinical consultation to ensure the highest standard of care using EMDR therapy.
Integrative Trauma Studies Certificate | The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) | NYC | June, 2024.
EMDR Clinical Affiliate, Integrative Trauma Program Certificate | The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) | NYC | June, 2023.
Post-Graduate Training
Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) | Nancy Bravman, LCSW | NYC, Virtual | June 2023.
EMDR basic training (parts 1, 2, 3) | Laurel Parnell | The Parnell Institute | NYC | January, 2019 & January, 2020.
Integrating Somatic Modalities with Relational Psychoanalysis | Cheryl Feigenson, PhD | The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) | NYC | December, 2019.
Background & Training
Clinical & Professional Affiliations
Professional Member | New York Mental Health Counselor’s Association (NYMHCA) | current | NYC
Professional Member | EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) | Current | National & International
Professional Member | The Clinician’s Collective (TCC) | current | NYC
Background & Training
Clinical Consultations and Workshops
Curriculum Designer & Lead Facilitator | Basics of Trauma Therapy | Tap Root Therapy (group private practice) | NYC, Virtual | October, 2022.
Developed and delivered an original training curriculum for staff clinicians focused on foundational trauma-informed psychotherapy and evidence-based treatments.
Alumni Career Consultant (Panelist) | STARR Career Development Center, Baruch College, CUNY | NYC, Virtual | April 2020.
Provided professional mentorship to current counseling interns regarding licensure, private practice infrastructure, and diversifying career paths in the mental health field.
Clinical Career Mentor | Shadow Partners Initiative | Baruch College | NYC | October 2018.
Provided personalized mentorship and career guidance to first-generation college students within the SEEK program, offering insights into the mental health field and clinical practice settings.