“My approach is warm and accepting, while maintaining focus on the purpose of treatment.”

 

I am a Board Certified, Registered art psychotherapist and a licensed creative arts therapist in New York State. Although trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, my approach is eclectic and incorporates various nonverbal and verbal methods within the treatment setting.

I have over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various struggles, including managing depression, anxiety, life transitions, psychosis, trauma, and chronic mental illness. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy to foster insight and reflection. I have particular experience working with people who struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, as well as artists who find it difficult to reconnect with their creative process. For artists and non-artists, the creative process often aids in envisioning what changes are necessary for positive growth, and fosters the work towards understanding and knowing the authentic self.

I have extensive experience working with groups and individuals in hospitals, as well as in outpatient settings. I facilitate individual, group therapy, and family therapy sessions.

Individual and group art psychotherapy treatment and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults are offered in my  practice. 

Contact me at 718-350-1088 with questions or to schedule a consultation.
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Education and Experience

Drexel University, Master of Arts  - Art Therapy

Our Lady of the Lake University, Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

            Certification in Violence Prevention and Intervention

Clinical Training and Experience

Jacobi Medical Center, New York, Inpatient Psychiatry - Creative Arts Therapist

Archcare at Mary Manning Walsh Home, New York - Consultant

Free Arts NYC, New York - Program Facilitator

The Mentor Network, Philadelphia, PA - Clinical Coordinator

Philadelphia Youth Advocate Program, Philadelphia, PA - Art Therapist

Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, PA - Art Therapist

Clinical Internships

Community Council Adult Day Treatment Center, Philadelphia, PA

LIFE Center, Geriatric Day Program, Philadelphia, PA

Friends Hospital, Eating Disorders Unit, Philadelphia, PA

Community School, Alternative Education, Ardmore, PA