LOCATION: In person in Center City, Main Line. Virtually for clients in Pennsylvania
Specialties:
Anxiety,
Depression,
Peri/Postpartum,
Parenthood,
Relationship Issues,
Trauma
I Work With: Adults, Teens, Couples & Families
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from the Art Institute of Philadelphia,
Master’s Degree in Social Work from Widener University,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (P-MHC)
Trainings & Certifications:
Certified in Psychodynamic Theory,
EMDR Level 1 & 2,
Perinatal Mental Health Certified from Postpartum Stress Center,
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
My passion for perinatal mental health stems from my own experience having postpartum depression after having my first child. While there is so much excitement around expanding your family, there also can be lots of struggles. Whether you are deciding if you want kids, struggling with infertility, dealing with perinatal or postpartum mental health issues or the daily complexities of being a parent, I would be honored to support you. I also understand the importance of couples postpartum and am passionate about supporting them in rebuilding their connection and sexual connection again after a baby.
I have received specialized advanced training in perinatal mental health care from Perinatal Stress Centerl, and I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals and families during this sensitive and often overwhelming time. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, perinatal mental health, and mood disorders. I have a special interest in working with parents. I use modalities such as Psychodynamic, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). For couples work, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
I create a safe, warm and nonjudgmental space to help guide and challenge you to find your own inner strength and self-compassion. Together, we will collaborate to explore the ways life has become difficult and learn how to utilize your strengths to reduce your symptoms and start living the life you deserve. Life, especially as a parent, never stops being challenging, but we can learn to ride the wave and take care of ourselves.
