30 Years of Counseling Experience
I am a dedicated professional helping people overcome hardship (grief, pain and fear) and improving their lives through goal achievement and behavioral change. I am passionate about client care and developing a therapeutic rapport. I provide unconditional acceptance in a friendly environment which allows the examination of choices in making life decisions.
I look forward to helping you through any issues you may have!
My Background
I am a Licensed Counselor (#002249 Connecticut) with extensive counseling experience. I received my Master's degree in clinical Psychology from Connecticut College. After obtaining a License in Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), completed an additional 20 credits at Cambridge College to gain my License Professional Counselor (LPC). I am also a Certified Counselor Supervisor. I utilize my Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Albertus Magnus to manage my business processes.I have been a clinical coordinator of substance abuse and co-occurring Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Outpatient Programs. Along with providing individual, couples, family and group counseling sessions, I have managed program operations and supervised 8-10 counselors over the last 10 years.
My Approach
I offer methods that promote behavioral change (Motivational Enhancement Techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and DBT relaxation/mindfulness exercises) and reduce symptoms of trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression.
POPULATIONS SERVED:
Adolescents (14 to 19)
Adults of all Ages
All Genders
Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
TREATMENT ORIENTATION:
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Existential
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Trauma Focused
FINANCES:
Payment Options:
Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, United Health Care & self pay via sliding scale
Payment Methods:
Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa
My Specialties
I specializing in mental health, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and relationship issues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
ADHD
Alcohol Abuse
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality
Career Counseling
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Cognitive Deficit
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Narcissistic Personality
OCD
Opiate Dependency
PTSD
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Weight Loss
Women's Issues