Helping individuals overcome difficult challenges in their lives and create meaning from those experiences has been my mission for the last decade. I currently hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I am currently licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC 1) in the state of Massachusetts. I strive to create a warm and safe space that fosters a strong, genuine, working therapeutic relationship. Like many, I view the therapeutic relationship as the most important part of the process. I welcome and incorporate humor at times, to build rapport and aid the healing process. My clinical style is an integrative, collaborative, and strength-based approach to therapy that draws from cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, relational, positive psychology and mindfulness-based perspectives. While acknowledging an individual’s uniqueness and personal narrative, I will tailor treatment to align with the individual’s needs and values. Some areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, addiction/recovery, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal relationship/romantic relationship problems, grief, coping skills, anxiety, and older adult mental health. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals from varied backgrounds to include LGBTQIA+ and consider myself a lifelong student striving towards cultural competence.
I received my clinical doctoral degree from William James College in Newton, MA, with a concentration in Military and Veteran Psychology. I’ve also worked within the context of Integrated Behavioral Health within Primary Care settings, college counseling centers, and in-home therapy settings. Prior to pursuing higher education, I served in the United States Air Force as an enlisted Mental Health and Substance Abuse Technician. It is my sincerest privilege to work with you as you take on the endeavor of improving your quality of life.
