About Me
My clinical experience has been gained from working with a large variety of people including: adults with serious mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders, and addictions; adults and children with special needs; adolescents and teens with behavioral and mental health problems; elderly and terminally-ill patients; grieving families; couples counseling; vocational therapy; adults with disabilities; criminal/forensic issues; substance abuse; and, co-occurring disorders.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University where I was a recipient of the William Neal Brown Memorial Fellowship and graduated at the top of my class. I also earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University where I was a Dean's List student, served as a Psychology teaching assistant and was a member of the Honor Society in Psychology.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I successfully practiced law for over 10 years. I received my Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and a non-practicing member of the Federal and State Bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University where I was a recipient of the William Neal Brown Memorial Fellowship and graduated at the top of my class. I also earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rutgers University where I was a Dean's List student, served as a Psychology teaching assistant and was a member of the Honor Society in Psychology.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I successfully practiced law for over 10 years. I received my Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and a non-practicing member of the Federal and State Bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia.
My Counseling Approach
I utilize an integrative clinical approach to counseling and employ various therapeutic methods which I have been trained on. Depending upon what will be most helpful for you on a individual basis, my approach draws upon the principles of Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as several other therapeutic methods.
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Person-Centered TherapyI believe that the most important aspect of counseling is a positive therapeutic relationship based upon trust, safety, empathy and understanding. In creating such a therapeutic relationship, I employ a person-centered approach designed to give you the power to heal your own life. This is based upon the idea that you are the biggest expert in your life and that I am here to help you uncover the solutions to the issues that are troubling you. I will provide you with unconditional positive regard, which means that we will establish a therapeutic relationship built on understanding, trust, and confidence. When we work together, I will provide you with non-judgmental support while we talk about your thoughts, feelings and issues with the ultimate goal of finding a solution that empowers you to change the things in your life that are bothering you.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)This is a widely-used type of therapy which empowers you to bring about positive changes in your own life. CBT is based upon the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected. When you and I work together, we will problem-solve with the understanding that the key to success is figuring out which areas of your life you want to change. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and come up with positive solutions to meet your related life challenges. We will work to discover your thoughts and feelings about your circumstances with the ultimate goals of bringing about positive behavioral changes and you gaining control of your own life. CBT is a useful tool to deal with a wide variety of issues because it has been clinically shown to help people identify and cope with specific challenges in their lives.
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