Therapists near Upper Montclair helping All Clientele with All Clinical Issues

You don’t ever have to go at it alone. I thank you for having the courage to begin this journey. I often describe my work as a journey as much of my role in this work involves being a co-pilot or co-author of your story. I seek to help individuals become the best version of themselves as they work through unresolved issues, trauma, or maladaptive patterns that have led to stuckness or got in the way of their happiness. As your therapist, I will encourage you to integrate all parts of yourself by becoming aware of much of what has shaped who you are. My goal is not to change you, or fix you, but to help you arrive at what essentially is most powerful and meaning to you. I have worked with individuals struggling with stage of life problems, transitions, adjustment related issues, acculturative stressors, depression, anxiety, bipolar related disorders, personality disorders, trauma related disorders, schizophrenia, and neurocognitive disorders. I draw heavily from existential and psychodynamic practices and draw from other approaches based on the needs of my client.

I employ somatic experiencing and movement along with talk therapy to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, physical pain connected to emotions, LGBTQ+ issues, identity challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I can help you reconnect with your body, mind, and aspirations in a safe, creative space. In addition to incorporating the wisdom of the body, I use Internal Family Systems to help you heal painful parts and reconnect with your authentic self; Somatic Experiencing to help regulate your nervous system and heal trauma; and Inner Relationship Focusing to foster self-compassion and inner harmony. I have helped a wide range of people in a variety of situations over more than 20 years. I strive to be an ally to people of color and to be culturally sensitive. I work collaboratively and without judgment. I consider it a privilege to help you live the best life that you can.