Based in Massachusetts, I enjoy working with teens (14+), caregivers, and service providers—including healthcare professionals, correctional officers, first responders, and teachers—to address the challenges that may prevent them from achieving success in therapy and reaching their goals.

Many of my young adult and adult clients struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD stemming from financial stress, relationship challenges, and issues related to gender identity, including the social, emotional, and medical aspects—often intensified by today’s complex social climate. In response to overwhelming emotions, some turn to negative coping strategies such as excessive alcohol use, drugs, gambling, or risky sexual behavior. Together, we work on developing healthy calming skills, improving positive coping mechanisms, and building resilience to help you navigate life’s challenges with more confidence and emotional balance.

Additionally, my experience as a first responder in a prison setting has given me a deep understanding of compassion fatigue and the true nature of crisis situations. I recognize how vital it is to prioritize self-care in order to effectively care for others, and therapy can be the first step in that journey. I also have a passion for working with teachers, who are now navigating the challenging role of being first responders in their own way.

Studied in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by creator Dr. Marsha Linehan, I utilize this evidence-based approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, to help clients manage intense emotions and navigate distressing situations. This empowers them to achieve personal, relationship, and professional goals.

Previously, I worked with inmates in the Massachusetts prison system in Walpole and Bridgewater Massachusetts, Community Counseling of Bristol County in Taunton with teens and families, and South Bay Mental Health in Brockton working with dual-diagnosis recovery groups. I also served as a program director at Parkway Behavioral Health and Families for adults and Families Together Inc. for the Juvenile Justice Treatment Continuum in Asheville, NC. I earned a master’s degree in Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Justice Studies from University of New Hampshire.