MA, National Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH26697), Vermont Telehealth Provider (068.0136324TELE)

At Groundwork, I provide evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, behavioral challenges, and body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). When working with children and adolescents, parents are encouraged to join the therapeutic process to promote a collaborative approach.

I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can begin their therapeutic journey. We will begin our journey through exploration of the influences of one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on overall wellbeing. Using evidence-based interventions, we will repair unhelpful cognitions and behaviors to create happier and healthier lives. We will collaborate on targeted goals for therapy to create individualized treatment plans that promote growth and wellbeing.

Education and Background: Education and Background: I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, followed by a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida (MH26697), a Vermont Registered Telehealth Provider (068.0136324TELE), and a National Board Certified Counselor through the NBCC. Prior to joining GroundWork, I spent five years at Rogers Behavioral Health, a nationally recognized mental health organization, where I provided care at both the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels. During my time at there, I delivered evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to children, adolescents, and adults with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and eating disorders.

I have also completed training and certification in HRT / COMB model for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling and skin picking disorders, and offer these services to children, teens, and adults. In addition, I have training in CBIT for tics / tourettes.

About Me: I was raised in a small New England town in CT.  I chose to trade snow days for beach days in 2018 when I made the move to Florida. In my free time, you can find me in the yoga studio, tending to my plants, cozied up with my cat, exploring nature, and spending time with family and friends. I feel strongly about destigmatizing mental health and am involved with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.