Deep, insight-oriented psychotherapy…
in person
You will receive thoughtful, personalized counseling that honors your unique experiences, values, and goals. Therapy is tailored to you, with care that is attentive, compassionate, and grounded in respect. Together, we will work toward healing and growth in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Serving the Taunton & Raynham communities, and beyond!
Services offered in-office
Video or phone sessions may not be the right fit for everyone. Many people find meaningful value in meeting in person in my office— sharing space and connecting through the subtleties of nonverbal communication. If you know that in-person therapy feels right for you, or if you’re simply open to exploring it at your own pace, you’re welcome to reach out. We can talk together about what feels most supportive and right for you.
Individual psychotherapy for adults
My approach to therapy has been shaped by over 23 years of clinical experience. At its core is a person-centered, humanistic philosophy that honors each individual’s unique journey. My aim is to provide a dedicated space to slow down, reflect, and be met with care and curiosity. Individual therapy is a collaborative process, and sessions are guided by what feels most important to you, with space to explore thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life transitions in a supportive, affirming environment. Therapy moves at your pace, with an emphasis on understanding, growth, and meaningful change. I see my role not as a director or judge, but to listen deeply, offer thoughtful insight and feedback, and support you as you develop greater understanding and self-compassion.
I consider it a privilege to work with you. The safety and comfort of the therapy space is deeply important to me, and I am intentional about creating an environment that feels safe and affirming— where you can show up as yourself and feel genuinely supported.
Psychological Testing … coming soon!
Psychological testing referrals will be accepted in the future as an additional way to support understanding, clarity and informed treatment planning. More information will be shared as these services become available.
Fees
Diagnostic Intake (60 minutes)
$225
Individual psychotherapy (45 minutes)
$175
Individual psychotherapy (60 minutes)
$200
I am not currently on any insurance panels, but if your plan has out-of-network provider benefits, I can provide you with a superbill at the end of each month that can be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement.
My story and my values…
Some of my earliest and fondest memories are the long family car rides from Connecticut to my grandparents’ house in Brockton. When I was in elementary school, my mother went back to graduate school to become a school psychologist. During those trips, when boredom set in, I would ask her to “give me a test!” She would practice what she was learning, and I loved it! Doing puzzles, defining words, drawing shapes… I didn’t yet understand how all the pieces came together, but I was fascinated by how much psychological testing could reveal about a child, and how that understanding could help parents and schools better support the child in areas of difficulty.
I have always been a close observer of people, and always had a strong interest and curiosity about people’s thoughts, feelings, motivation and behavior, along with an appreciation for relationships and human connection. Bringing together my interest in the human brain with my enjoyment of working closely with people and being a helper, psychology was a natural career path. I majored in psychology at Barnard College/Columbia University, graduating in 1998.
After receiving my Bachelor’s degree, I knew that getting a graduate degree was essential, but I was torn between research (Ph.D.) and clinical work (Psy.D.). Both felt equally interesting and compelling, so I stayed in NYC and accepted my first job as a research assistant in the Department of Psychiatry at Mt Sinai Hospital & Medical Center. I worked in a neuroimaging (P.E.T.) laboratory on research examining the brain and psychopathology in order to better understand and treat disorders such as schizophrenia and dementia. It was an exciting time in the field, just when functional MRI technology was emerging and being used with already existing imaging technologies such as P.E.T. I loved being part of a multi-disciplinary team with physicians, statisticians, chemists, other research assistants, and the principal investigators who were making cutting-edge discoveries in the field. I learned a lot, but most of all I learned that I enjoyed working directly with patients— recruiting them for studies, guiding them through the process and their visits to the lab, and supporting them throughout their participation. It became clear to me that a career focused solely on research/academia would not allow enough opportunity for direct human connection. I wanted to become a psychologist to learn to do both testing and psychotherapy. The therapeutic relationship is sacred and meaningful, and serves as a foundation from which a person can feel supported and accepted, and that is what allows healing and growth to happen.
I decided to pursue clinical training and earned my doctorate in psychology (Psy.D.) from The George Washington University Center for Professional Psychology in 2006. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at a medical center in Brooklyn, NY followed by post-doctoral residencies in the Washington DC area. I became licensed in 2008, and have since been licensed in Virginia, New York and Massachusetts.
Over the past 18 years since becoming independently licensed, I have worked in a range of settings, including acute inpatient psychiatric units, HIV clinics, and outpatient agencies serving diverse populations. I continue to find this work deeply meaningful and cannot imagine doing anything else.
