About Me
I am a licensed independent social worker, psychotherapist, teacher, presenter and facilitator skilled in the areas of cognitive behavioral therapy, mind-body interventions, and self-care practices to improve emotional, physical and mental well-being.
I am a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work. I have over 18 years of post-graduate experience providing psychotherapy and mental health services in health care settings including the Veterans Administration, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Fenway Health. I work with diverse clients from all racial, ethnic, spiritual backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. I strive to approach my practice through a lens of cultural humility honoring each of my client’s identities and experiences.
I received advanced post-graduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy which I successfully apply to help clients reduce depression, anxiety, stress and to increase self-compassion, life satisfaction, and emotional well-being. In addition to my psychotherapy training, I am also a certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor. I believe in taking a holistic approach to mental health and I am able to integrate a mind-body approach to psychotherapy.
I have over 10 years of experience teaching and facilitating workshops on topics of self-care, yoga and mindfulness for stress management and anxiety. I have served as and adjunct professor at Simmons University where I taught Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I specialize in adapting cognitive behavioral therapy for diverse communities including the LGBTQI+ community.
Clinical and Research Experience
Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Boston MA
Provide individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy using a cognitive behavioral therapy, holistic, and mindfulness based approach to help clients overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, stress and to achieve greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.
Psychotherapist, Massachusetts General Hospital, Revere MA
Provided individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents in the outpatient clinic. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and coordinated treatment with psychiatry and primary care providers.
Psychotherapist, Fenway Health
Provided individual and group psychotherapy to diverse client population. This includes providing specialized mental health treatment to members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Clinical Social Worker, Veteran's Health Administration.
Engaged Veterans in clinical case management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services. Completed 6 month long Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression training.
Psychotherapist, Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers
Provided psychotherapy to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnoses.
Study Therapist, The Fenway Institute
Provided CBT intervention to men who have sex with men aimed at reducing stimulant use and sexual risk.
Teaching and Facilitating Experience
Adjunct Professor, Simmons College
Teach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Master's Level social work students.
Presenter, Transgender Health Conference, Brown Medical School
Led workshop on the topic "How to adapt CBT for our Transgender clients".
Seminar Leader, Fenway Health
Led seminar for interns in the Behavioral Health Department on the topic of “Integrating Yoga Techniques into Clinical Practice”.
Trainer, Fenway Health
Provided training for Dental Department on how to help patients cope with anxiety using CBT and breathing strategies.
Presenter, Fenway Health
Facilitated workshop for The Fenway Institute Staff on "Integrating Yoga and Relaxation techniques to Improve Self-Care".
Trainer, Fenway Health
Provided In-Service training “Self-care and Stress Reduction for Clinicians and Clients” for CEU credit to mental health staff at Fenway Community Health Center, Boston MA
In-Service Presenter, Veteran's Health Administration
Led Presentation “Stress Reduction for Social Workers: Integrating Yogic Breathing Techniques to Enhance Clinician Self Care” to Social Work staff for CEU credit, Edith Nourse Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford MA
Instructor, Community Kundalini Yoga Boston
Teach community yoga classes. Donate portion of proceeds to social and environmental justice.