About
Understanding how we hurt
and how we heal
is my life's work.
I am an inborn creative, nature-oriented, and service-driven individual that has always yearned for a more stable and secure world. My own path in healing with childhood trauma has made me sensitive to the lived experiences of our bodies and more deeply attuned to our relational experiences. From early on, my knowledge in the psychological sciences was melded with a spiritual path, and I have been guided by a philosophy that both recognizes and embraces the inextricable links between mind, body, and spirit. This fundamental knowing continues to inspire me to discover how Eastern approaches can more appropriately be integrated into the therapeutic process in order to facilitate change and transformation, and ultimately a sense of arriving back "Home" within one's Self.
My experience in working with marginalized populations both in the US and abroad has allowed me to appreciate the diversity of our backgrounds, but above all to recognize the common longing for peace & social justice that drives us towards healing. I routinely contribute to online platforms that promote holistic health and wellness, and welcome opportunities to give my voice to those seeking therapeutic expertise alongside spiritual self-care. When I am not in the therapy chair or teaching on the yoga mat, you can usually find me absorbed in my garden.
education & training
- MSSW in Advanced Clinical Practice, Columbia University School of Social Work
- Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training - Dr. Gabor Maté & Sat Dharam Kaur
- Mindful Self-Compassion Certification - Dr. Kristin Neff & Dr. Christopher Germer
- Somatic Experiencing tools for trauma and addiction
- Somatic Experiencing tools for healing attachment wounds
- LifeForce Yoga for Mood Management
- Reiki Master Certification
- 500-HR Registered Yoga Teacher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker NJ & NY