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My approach is eclectic. I join you on the road to recovery. I consider myself culturally competent, trauma-informed, and gender sensitive. Therapy like most professions continues to evolve, therefore, I actively seek ways to improve the delivery of evidence-based practices I use. I strongly believe that each experience with clients I serve is unique and rewarding. I hope to help clients begin the journey of achieving a life worth living. Hi, I am EMDR Certified, DBT certified, and have extensive training in trauma therapy. Although my license is in addiction my course work in my master's education was primarily family therapy and professional counseling.

Nationally Certified Counselor, and Approved ClinicalCounselor, utilizes many decades of professional expertise in his client-centered, recovery practice. His expertise includes geriatrics, children and adolescents, a specialty in trauma-informed care, and well and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge and use of multiple evidence-based modalities of treatment allow for working well with a diverse population, including LGBTQIA populations. His approach tends to be fairly direct and focused on people-identified goals for recovery and growth, and always a partnership.

I believe in breaking the cycle of suffering by addressing underlying issues and fostering meaningful change. "Repetition without repair perpetuates our pain." With this philosophy at heart, we are dedicated to providing expert counseling services tailored to meet your unique needs. My Expertise: ● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Utilizing CBT techniques, we help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote positive change and improve emotional well-being. ● Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Incorporating mindfulness practices, we guide clients in developing present-moment awareness, reducing stress, and enhancing self-compassion. ● Trauma-Informed Care: With a trauma-informed approach, we create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore past experiences, heal from trauma, and cultivate resilience. ● Relationship Counseling: We specialize in working with individuals and couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections in their relationships. ● Anxiety and Depression Treatment: We provide effective strategies and support for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, empowering clients to regain control and live fulfilling lives. ● LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy: Committed to inclusivity, we provide affirming therapy for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, addressing unique challenges and fostering self-acceptance. ● Substance Abuse Treatment: We offer support and guidance for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues, helping them navigate the path to recovery and wellness. ● EMDR Therapy: Utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I assist clients in processing traumatic experiences and reducing distressing symptoms.

I am an experienced License Master’s Social Worker, pursuing my LCSW, having graduated with my Master’s Degree from UCONN School of Social Work in 2008. The depth and cultural diversity of my Social Work experience not only includes my clinical work at LeMay and Associates, but numerous years in a long-term residential substance abuse treatment facility for women and their children, as well as a leadership position as a Youth Service Professional and Elderly Caretaker. I am passionate about assuring each client maintains dignity and self-respect in a non- judgmental environment, while establishing balance for a better quality, more manageable lifestyle. Change is never easy, but as long as you are willing to do the work, change is attainable. I preserve Social Work skills with adults, young adults (18- 25) and teenagers (14-17) to initiate cognitive and behavioral change through individual, couples, and family therapy, inclusive of all communities. My unwavering compassion to be a successful Social Worker enhances my ability to maintain a client-centered, collaborative treatment approach, a deep understanding of various evidence-based treatment modalities, and the ability to create a supportive therapeutic environment. I have experience that includes, but not limited to, relationship issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, parenting, blended families, family issues, Attachment, substance use/abuse, ACOA, and trauma. We can work gently throughout the therapeutic process for you to feel safe, validated, and heard while breaking down life’s complexities and rebuild through strength and empowerment.