For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in working with people.  I enjoyed history and psychology in high school and was drawn to learn about others' experiences and how that impacted their journey.  In the years since, I have studied psychology, sociology, psychotherapy, and the human experience both through formal education and several other immersive experiences.  I have been lucky enough to travel throughout the world, encountering people from all walks of life.  I have witnessed first hand the effects of deep and trusting connection with oneself and others.  My passion is to establish that connection through therapy as a means of healing. 

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Education

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  I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph’s University and my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry at Villanova University - blending my clinical interests with my spiritual leanings.  I continue to seek out formal clinical training to support my clients in our work together.

    

Training and Experience

 

I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Pennsylvania (#010899) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California (#15626).  I have extensive training in trauma informed care, maternal mental health/perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy, mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD. 

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I earned my 200-hour Yoga Teaching Certification at the Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India in 2019. I hold a certification in Trauma-Informed Yoga (Street Yoga, 2019) and Restorative Yoga (Three Queens Yoga, 2023). 

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When I am not in sessions or teaching yoga, you can find me exploring new neighborhoods, spending time with friends and family, or experimenting with new cooking methods.  I love to stay active through yoga and running.  I also volunteer with a nonprofit called Speak 4 Silent Voices, which supports children in Kolkata, India seeking an education.