History
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified School Social Worker (CSSW). I attended Canisius College in Buffalo and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. I went on to earn a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 with a concentration in clinical social work and school social work. I have worked extensively with children and families in school settings and have worked with military members and their families and Veterans and their families for over 10 years.
Specialties
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups of all sizes. I come from a holistic perspective - treating the mind, body and spirit to help restore a sense of balance in life. We all experience hardships and need help to heal the body, mind, and spirit. I am strongly influenced by my Christian worldview; however, I respect the personal uniqueness and self-determination of each individual and provide both faith-based as well as secular approaches to counseling. I use a variety of therapeutic tools such as psycho-education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Behavioral Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Intervention Therapy, and Life Coaching.