ABOUT Me

I have had the privilege of helping those in need since 1981 when I received a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State.

I specialize in the treatment of adolescent girls and women. I hold a deep passion and commitment to helping women of all ages heal from a myriad of life’s challenges. 

I learn from those with whom I work that people can survive, heal, become whole despite the severity of fracture and live empowered, celebrated lives.

I am committed to journeying with the woman who has lost her way, lost her Self, perhaps has given it over to someone else, who feels trapped, frightened or even terrified at not only discovering her true Self but believing she is not worthy of it.

I am committed to a kind of therapeutic relationship where people can come and experience safety, respect, creativity, hope and ultimate change and restoration.

I am committed to honoring the person with an integrative approach to healing including the physical, emotional, psychological, cognitive and spiritual parts.

My treatment approach is eclectic blending primarily Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The key focus is on the discovery and resolution of motivations for one’s current areas of struggle stemming from family of origin and childhood conflicts and/or trauma. I combine this insight-oriented approach with exploring the relationship between negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors and working towards altering those to more positive patterns of thinking, believing and behaving together with other creative approaches including the use of EMDR. 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE and EXPERTISE

  • Depression

  • Abuse and Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Personality

  • Adjustment

  • Bulimia

  • Co-Dependent Relationships

  • Loss and Complicated Grief

  • Sexuality and Sexual-Orientation

  • Conflict and Resolution

  • Adolescent/Young Adulthood Crises

  • Child and Family/Parenting Conflicts

  • Specialized treatment to the “creative” including artists, dancers, musicians,writers as well as athletes

  • The Emotional, Psychological, Cognitive Impact of Breast Cancer and Other Medical Illnesses