I believe that each person is a mosaic of experiences, identities, and values and I will tailor our work to your unique needs and goals. I am attentive to your story as an individual or couple as well as broader cultural and sociopolitical dynamics that may impact your experience. I am collaborative and not mysterious - I will share my thinking with you, explain what I believe you may find helpful and why, and welcome your feedback on what is and is not working for you.
I will draw upon my time studying biology at Harvard to consider and share with you how biological elements such as sleep science, nutrition, the stress response, and more may be impacting your wellbeing. I also am happy to discuss how your sexual health intersects with physical and emotional health, and have several years of experience in sex and relationships counseling. If you struggle with any aspect of sex ranging from desire, arousal, accessing pleasure, self-consciousness, or trauma, I am here to acknowledge the taboos around sex in our society, provide a space for open conversation individually or as a couple, and help you get what you want out of your sexuality and sex life.
My clinical style prioritizes validation and fostering a safe environment to navigate vulnerable topics together. Many people tend to invalidate their own emotions - if this sounds like you, I will support you in developing kinder self-talk and holding space for your feelings. We will uncover insight on why you may be stuck in certain patterns or cycles that are not serving you as an individual or in a relationship and use this knowledge to build new ways of moving forward and living your life how you want to.
We will reflect on what gives you fulfillment and how to create a life full of meaning and enjoyment. At the same time, we will explore different tools, including somatic methods and emotional skills, that you can use to reduce stress, and anxiety, reshape negative thinking, improve tension filled relationships, and overall work towards being happier, healthier, and more productive. We may think of the mind as something intangible, but it lives in the body. By learning to support your mental processes and physical wellbeing, you can achieve balance and peace. No matter where you are in this journey, I will meet you there and support you.
Professional & Clinical Experience
Therapeutic Modalities
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Existential
Psychodynamic
Feminist
Bowenian Family Therapy
Clinical Expertise
Stress management
Depression
Family issues
Intergenerational trauma
Sex therapy
Sexual trauma
Body image
Self-esteem
Identity development
Client Focus
Emerging adults
Education
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology- Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts in Human Evolutionary Biology- Harvard UniversityCertifications and Training
Certifications
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2
BARCC (Boston Area Rape Crisis Center): Clinical skills for sexual violence and trauma
Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP) for OCD and Phobias
EMDR Therapy Basic Training (In Progress)
Influences:
Buddhism
Esther Perel
Irv Yalom
Herbert Benson
Body neutrality
Rituals:
Nature walks
Evening yoga
Knitting/crocheting
Plant-based cooking
Singing
