I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut and CaliforniaI with over 20 years of experience in private practice. I began my clinical career at Hallbrooke Hospital in Westport, Connecticut, where I worked across several units, including child and adolescent psychiatry, adult mental health, and addiction services. I was a key member of the team that launched the hospital’s women’s unit, dedicated to the mental health needs of adult women.

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I later joined Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, where I played a foundational role in developing the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Program. I also provided care in the hospital’s residential program, treating individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

I have been in private practice for 20 years, where I initially specialized in DBT and later expanded my work to include trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am currently an advanced EMDR consultant, providing training and supervision to other clinicians with EMDR. 

I work with adults navigating complex trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, and challenges with emotional regulation. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, codependency, and perfectionism driven by a harsh inner critic. I also support individuals healing from attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, and behavioral addictions including substance use and disordered eating. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to help you build lasting emotional resilience and deeper self-understanding.