My experience includes having worked in private practice since 2012 counseling adults, teens, and adolescents.  I have counseled families in their homes in addition to working in both middle school and high school settings since 2008. Being certified as a New Jersey School Counselor, a New Jersey SAC, and Licensed Professional Counselor, helps enable me to provide even more knowledge and expertise to all of my adolescent and teenage clients.

There are many different approaches that a counselor can take with individuals and families.  I look at a client’s entire life i.e. social, family, personal beliefs, environment, and genetics.  Counselors are based on the Wellness Model, meaning that I take into consideration the stage of life you are in and where you are developmentally.

Furthermore, I view mental health as a continuum, where clients should be continuing to the next stage and reaching their highest quality of life.  I believes in and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  The basis of this orientation is around the concept of peoples’ thoughts affecting their actions and if their thoughts change, their actions can change, even if the situation stays the same.  For clients suffering from OCD, I use ERP, CBT, and ACT counseling techniques. I will also use many different strategies and techniques in this school of thought, along with borrowing from others if I believe it will be beneficial for my client.  

My ability to connect with each individual client and form a warm, trusting relationship has helped me clients enjoy and take full advantage of the therapeutic process.