I work with clients who are learning to live with and heal from trauma, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, and the ways these experiences can affect their relationships with themselves and others.

From our very first session, you can expect a warm and welcoming space where establishing a sense of safety is a primary goal. Together, we’ll work to understand your triggers and symptoms, recognize patterns that may no longer be serving you, and gently explore the experiences that have shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you.

My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, somatic, parts-work, and relational approaches. I also incorporate EMDR when it feels appropriate and clinically aligned with a client’s needs and goals. I’m thoughtful about pacing and about choosing the approaches that feel safe and supportive for each individual, rather than assuming one approach is right for everyone.

My hope is that, over time, you can learn to acknowledge your past without being defined by it, feel more grounded in the present, and reconnect with a sense of possibility for your future.

I’ve spent over 11 years supporting teens and adults through difficult and often deeply personal experiences. My experience has included working in crisis stabilization, schools, college peer support, and mental health research, but my longest-standing experience has been my 9 years as a clinical therapist in community mental health.

Working in community mental health has given me the opportunity to support clients with an incredibly wide range of experiences and presentations, including individuals navigating significant and complex mental health challenges and higher levels of risk. This work has shaped my clinical perspective and given me a broad and varied foundation for understanding the many ways people can struggle, cope, and heal.

Throughout my time in community mental health, I’ve also intentionally sought opportunities to work more deeply with trauma. I’ve facilitated both a trauma support group and a somatic therapy group for trauma survivors, alongside my individual work with clients healing from trauma. Over time, this has become an area of practice I feel especially passionate about, and I’ve continued to pursue training and deepen my understanding of trauma and mind-body approaches to healing.

I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), and an EMDR-trained therapist. I received my MSW and a trauma certificate from Boston College, and I continue to grow my knowledge and training so I can offer thoughtful, compassionate, and trauma-informed care.

While my clinical experience is broad, my practice today is intentionally centered around trauma and helping clients feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to themselves.

Therapy with me is a collaborative and compassionate space where you can slow down, feel safe, and become curious about your experiences without judgment. I believe you know yourself better than anyone, and my role is to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and what you may need.

Together, we’ll explore how past experiences may be shaping the way you relate to yourself, your body, and the world around you. Using trauma-informed approaches including somatic therapy, parts work, and relational therapy, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you—making space for both the emotional and physiological parts of your experience.

My hope is that, over time, our work together helps you develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and feel more grounded and connected within yourself.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. You may know that something feels difficult, that you’re feeling stuck, or that the way you’ve been coping isn’t working anymore—and that’s enough of a place to begin.

Together, we can slow things down, get curious about what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand what might be getting in the way of feeling more like yourself. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a clear understanding of what you need. We can discover that together.

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other, talk about what brings you to therapy, and explore what you’re hoping for from the process. We’ll begin getting a sense of what you’ve been experiencing and what kind of support may feel helpful.

You can share at whatever pace feels comfortable. You don’t have to tell your whole story right away, and we won’t rush into difficult or traumatic experiences. Building safety and trust is an important part of the process, especially when we’re working with trauma.

The first session is also a chance for you to get a feel for my approach and decide whether it feels like a good fit. We can begin by exploring what may be getting in the way of feeling grounded, connected, or more like yourself.

I have significant experience supporting people through acute and complex mental health challenges, including several years working in crisis stabilization. Because of this experience, I’m comfortable working with people during periods when things feel especially difficult or overwhelming, including having conversations about safety and what kind of support may be needed.

At the same time, I’m mindful of what can be especially important when someone is actively experiencing a crisis. In those moments, having access to a larger care team, more frequent support, and greater continuity or accessibility can sometimes make a meaningful difference. Having worked in crisis stabilization and other larger clinical settings, I’m intimately familiar with the value of that kind of support and the role it can play in helping someone stay safe and connected to care.

If I believe that a larger practice, community mental health setting, or more comprehensive support system would better meet your needs, I’ll be honest about that and help you think through what options may be available. My goal is to make sure you have a practice environment that provides the support, accessibility, and continuity that feels appropriate for where you are right now.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and you’re welcome to start wherever you are. You can reach out through my contact page or schedule a call, and we’ll take it from there.

Our first conversation is an opportunity to talk about what’s been bringing you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and any questions you may have. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for me and my approach and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

There’s no pressure to make a decision right away. We can simply start with a conversation and see where it leads.

You’re welcome to reach out anytime through my contact page or by email. When you reach out, feel free to share a little about what you’re looking for in therapy, along with any questions you may have.

I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, typically within 1–2 business days, and we can take it from there.

At this time, I offer therapy exclusively through telehealth. I know that meeting virtually isn’t the right fit for everyone, but many clients appreciate the flexibility and comfort of being able to connect from a space that feels familiar to them.

My goal is to create the same warm, connected, and intentional space through telehealth that I would hope to create in person.

Yes! I accept many major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, Optum, MGBHP, and others. I also welcome private-pay clients and can provide a superbill for those using out-of-network benefits. If you’re unsure whether your plan is accepted or what your benefits cover, I’m happy to help you navigate the process.

Finding the right therapist is a personal process, and sometimes the person you connect with isn’t the right fit for what you need. That’s okay. I want you to feel comfortable being honest about what feels right for you, including if you don’t feel that we’re the best match.

If I don’t feel that my approach, experience, or availability is the right fit for what you’re looking for, I’ll be honest about that as well. When I can, I’m happy to help you think through what you might be looking for in a therapist and point you toward other resources or providers who may be a better match.

My hope is that reaching out feels like the beginning of a collaborative conversation—not a commitment to work together. You deserve to feel safe, understood, and supported by the person you choose to work with.