Let’s face it – life can be a complex journey no matter your age or stage. You may feel like you must put up appearances that you have it “all together” based on the way you were raised, the way you view your strengths and weaknesses, or maybe through the lens of how you view others through social interactions and social media (hardly EVER the real real!).

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Maybe your ongoing mental dialogue is a story of “shoulds” and “musts” that will not dial down -- no matter how much you pack your schedule, fill your wine glass, or push away those feelings. You may be a parent who is feeling like a piece of string cheese, torn and pulled apart with nothing left to give. Or a young adult navigating the new world of adulting who is experiencing worries that don’t ever seem to cease.

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I assist clients through providing active listening and unconditional positive regard for their very valid life stories and experiences. These stories might tell of an 8-year-old-child experiencing anxiety and attachment issues by way of acting out at home or in school; or a 20-something adult trying to navigate the “real world” as her friends around her get married and start their next chapter; to 40 year-old-women caught in the “sandwich generation” of caring for her aging parents, her growing kids and – oh yeah – herself! I work with some clients who wish they can rewrite their story completely – maybe they experienced a childhood trauma which is too painful to deal with on their own, yet is affecting their current behaviors, interactions, and relationships.

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As a therapist, it is my privilege to hold space for these stories in the safety and serenity of the therapy room, and assist you as you re-imagine, rework, and refine these life themes and chapters causing you distress. I have experience working in depression, anxiety, ADHD (adult and child), attachment disorders, bi-polar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I’ve been known to use creative counseling techniques with both children and adults (we’ve made slime and have gone for walk and talks on property!) and keep a safe, soft and comfortable therapy room appropriate for all ages.

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I am a Licensed Associate Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and a New Jersey Certified School Counselor who is trauma-informed and trained in a person-centered approach to therapy. My own story is unique. I previously had a 20+ career in marketing/public relations (I even hold a MS in Marketing!), and I integrate this experience with my counseling training to create an open narrative and compassionate space for my clients. I used to author the stories of national brands and celebrities -- now I listen to stories of extraordinary everyday people from diverse backgrounds...and would not have it any other way.