Anxiety and Trauma Therapist in New York

 Mental Health Counselor- Graduate Intern

 My goal is to work alongside my clients in co-creating a safe environment where they can be the catalyst in their own healing. 

The client has the opportunity to explore past and unprocessed traumas, gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their strengths, identify what may be the underlying cause of their presenting issues, and break negative patterns that no longer serve them.

• Do you find yourself struggling with self-worth, stressors or anxiety, negative thought patterns, and/or maladaptive behaviors?
• Do you want to learn how you could better manage distressing emotions?
• Do you find yourself wanting to begin a journey of self-discovery?

I Help With

I help clients challenge negative thoughts, recognize their strengths, build communication skills, and process/overcome trauma.

How I Help

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach gives a framework to understand the relationship between emotions, cognitions (patterns of thinking), and behaviors. Clients will learn coping skills to manage and reduce distressing emotions, break negative patterns of thinking, and find alternatives to current maladaptive behaviors.
• Narrative Therapy: An approach that acknowledges the impact of the narratives we create about our lives. The stories we tell ourselves shape how we interpret experiences, and in turn, contribute to our overall well being. It provides the client with the opportunity to tell, re-author, and take ownership of their life story.
• Trauma-Focused Therapy: An approach that provides a framework to identify manifestations of trauma and their root causes. This informs me in developing individualized treatment for each client catered to their life experiences and intersecting identities.
• Person-Centered Therapy: This approach emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and no judgement; where the client takes the position as the expert of their own life.
• Intersectional Framework: I utilize this framework with all modalities described above, recognizing that individuals hold multiple identities, which influence the way they interpret the world around them and experience events.

Specializations

• Managing stressors and anxiety
• Trauma and its manifesting symptoms
• Overcome negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors 
• Helping rewrite the clients’ narrative about themselves and their life

I am a graduate clinical intern in the mental health counseling field. I received Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology from Siena College. I am currently completing my Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Wellness at New York University (NYU).

I’m committed to providing an environment in which my clients feel comfortable, safe, seen, and heard. I’m dedicated to my work of helping adults regain a sense of control, while enhancing the quality of their lives and overall wellbeing. I welcome individuals from all paths of life to take the next step in their healing journey.