About my practice
Many factors shape our struggles and lead us into patterns that no longer support our well‑being. Much of our emotional pain comes from relationship dynamics, major life transitions, and the ways we slowly lose connection with ourselves. My approach is steady, relational, and grounded. I help you uncover the deeper influences behind your patterns, build awareness, and reconnect with a clearer, more rooted sense of self — creating space for a life that feels more peaceful and aligned..
Why me
I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. After the unexpected end of my 37‑year marriage, I found myself asking, “What is a good or healthy relationship?” That question shaped the direction of my personal healing and my professional focus.
Over the past decade, I’ve studied and applied research on relationships, life transitions, and emotional recovery — in my own life and in my work with clients. I understand these challenges from the inside, and I use that knowledge to help others move through their emotional pain with clarity, grounding, and compassion.
Who I work with
I work with adults who feel stuck in their relationships, identity, or life direction and know something needs to shift. Many notice patterns they can’t fully explain — overfunctioning, people‑pleasing, losing themselves in relationships, or carrying the emotional weight for everyone else.
You might find yourself thinking things like:
• “I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
• “Why do I keep ending up in the same role?”
• “I’m exhausted from being the strong one.”
• “Something feels off, but I can’t name it.”
A core part of this work is strengthening your relationship with yourself, because clarity in your relationships and life direction starts with clarity inside.
I support people moving through major transitions — the end of a long relationship, a shift in identity, or the desire to break old relational patterns. You don’t need to have the answers; you just need a willingness to look at what’s happening and take the next step.
This work is for anyone seeking a stronger sense of self, healthier relational patterns, and steady, grounded support as they rebuild.
My approach
I help you understand the patterns that shape your relationships, your identity, and the way you move through major life transitions. Together, we uncover what’s keeping you stuck and build healthier, more authentic ways of relating — both to yourself and to others.
I’m an open‑minded and curious therapist who creates space for you to explore what truly works for you. My style is direct when it’s helpful, yet warm, approachable, and non‑judgmental.
Clients appreciate this balance of clarity and compassion because they value their time and want meaningful movement in the areas that cause emotional pain.
How I offer sessions
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Florida and New York. Because I travel between states, I offer individual sessions that give clients flexibility and consistency.
- In Florida, I see clients in person and via telehealth. Telehealth sessions are held through Zoom.
- In New York, I provide only telehealth sessions, also via Zoom.
Whether we meet in person or online, the work remains steady, grounded, and focused on helping you create clarity in your relationships and a stronger connection to yourself.
Therapy sessions are conducted via Zoom. As a therapist who has used telehealth for the last four years, my clients find it saves them time and is highly effective.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Can be helpful when indicated, especially when working through a challenging situation/transition(s). This service is outsourced to different providers. I offer collaborative care with those providers when requested or as a part of a treatment plan.
Scheduling- Payment
Scheduling a session is done personally between the client and me. I request a 24-hour cancellation notice; otherwise, the client will incur a missed session fee.
Private pay- no insurance
I am a private‑pay practice, so fees are paid in full at the time of service. I use Ivy Pay, a HIPAA‑secure, PCI‑protected payment system that accepts credit, debit, HSA, and FSA cards. Payments are processed through the card you keep on file with IVY and are charged at the end of the session.
Why I do not take insurance
Insurance companies can dictate the terms of treatment, the types of therapy provided, and the length or frequency of sessions. They also require a mental health diagnosis and may request access to your records, which can compromise your privacy in ways many clients aren’t aware of
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By working privately, you have:
• More privacy — your information stays between us, not in an insurance database
• More choice — we decide together what you need, not a third party
• More flexibility — we can work at the pace and depth that feels right for you
• More alignment — no required diagnosis if it doesn’t fit your situation
This approach allows me to offer therapy that is grounded, thoughtful, and tailored to your specific needs — not shaped by insurance limitations.
Insurance option: client's responsibility
You may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement for your therapy sessions. It will be your responsibility to check with your insurance carrier to see if you qualify, and I suggest obtaining a letter confirming this.
Session charges:
Regular sessions- 60 minutes $150
Initial intake- 90 minutes $170
Intensive 2-hour sessions when agreed upon by both therapist and client