About Me

I’m a Pennsylvania (CW021665) and North Carolina (C015956) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I hold a valid LCSW credential in both states. I started a private practice in Philadelphia in 2019, and have sine relocated to & expanded my practice in Durham, NC. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, I am the owner and operator of this small group practice.

I grew up in Southern California and spent a decade in the Bay Area before moving out East. I received both my BA in Communicative Disorders and also my MSW from San Francisco State University, while supporting myself in various roles within disability services. I was a nanny to a child with developmental disabilities during undergrad and worked my way into middle management at a nonprofit serving adults with disabilities. I was a supervising case worker & program coordinator for several years before going to grad school to become a therapist. Overall, I hold 18 years experience in Carework.

I am in my 8th year of experience as a psychotherapist. I got my start in 2017 at a 12-month-long clinical training program & internship at Queer LifeSpace in San Francisco. I received weekly trainings and experience working therapeutically individuals, couples, and running a support group. From there I spent 16 months at a group practice providing therapy before transitioning into private practice full time in early 2020.

My social locators: white, LGBTQ+, middle class, parent, jewish family system

My Approach to Therapy

My approach to therapy is a warm, authentic and collaborative vibe. I try to dismantle the power dynamics between therapist and client, as much as possible. I believe you are the expert of your own experiences, and all the “answers” lie within yourself. My job is to create a safe(r) environment and join you in your process. We do this by co-constructing a relationship that is trusting and consistent, and then we dive in.

My Therapy Orientation: relational/psychodynamic, trauma informed, EFT, liberation based practices, culturally affirming, harm reduction, polyvagal theory, and EMDR.

Areas of expertise: trauma, sex & relationships, neurodivergence, gender, developmental context/stages, parenting

Ideal clients: Adults, couples/relationships, young adults.

I’ve supported individuals and relationships with: late-diagnosed & lifelong neurodivergent journeys, chronic illness & disability life, trauma work, self regulation, interpersonal dynamics and cycles of conflict, nontraditional relationships, unpacking power dynamics, grief, boundaries, reparenting yourself, navigating complex family of origin relationships, substance use, existential questions, navigating social and/or institutional oppression, communicative growth, contextualizing shame and insecurities, gestation/postpartum, parenting, and more.