Congratulations on taking an important step towards better mental health. You have empowered yourself simply by researching potential therapists. A good “client-therapist fit” is essential for the success of your therapy so let me tell you a bit about myself so you can determine if I might be a good fit for you. I am a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. I completed an Internship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center where I developed a passion for treating posttraumatic stress. I then completed a Fellowship and later joined the staff at Kaiser Permanente in California where I developed an expertise in mindfulness-based treatments for PTSD, anxiety & panic, and depression.
I have been in private practice for over ten years and currently specialize in anxiety, trauma and stress-related disorders such as PTSD, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias & panic, and dissociative disorders, including DID. I treat the secondary traumatization/compassion fatigue often experienced by those in the helping professions. In addition, I work together with clients to overcome depression, grief, codependency issues and low self-esteem. As a meditation and yoga practitioner myself, I am particularly interested in mindful approaches to therapy and often help clients develop their own meditation practices to decrease symptoms and increase overall wellness & spiritual growth. My theoretical orientation to therapy is eclectic, utilizing multiple treatment modalities depending upon the needs and wishes of each client. Your personalized treatment plan can include a combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), humanistic & existential approaches, meditation training & mindfulness-based treatments, and teletherapy.
It takes courage to turn and face that which you’ve been running from. I commend you for seeking help and wish you all the best on your healing journey. If you would like to begin therapy, please contact me through our website or fill out an intake form at williamsvillewellness.org requesting me and you will be contacted.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire, Independent Health, Medicare, MVP, Tricare, United Healthcare, Univera, and self-pay rates on a sliding scale
