A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that therapists can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn.
For nearly 20 years I have specialized in working with individual, couples, adolescents, older adults and families in Rochester, NY.
As a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College, I have worked in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, Acute Care, Crisis Intervention, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Medical and Social Day Programs, Hospice, Correctional Facilities, Rehabilitation Units, Outpatient Mental Health Clinics and Continuing Day Treatment Programs. I work with clients experiencing the many emotions that go hand in hand with medical diagnoses, disease progression and palliative care measures.
In addition to my private practice, I have numerous years of experience working as a school social worker, specializing in working with emotionally disturbed children and/or other health impairments in grades K-12. I have expertise in working with children who require IEP's and 504 plans as a means to best support the mental, emotional and physical needs of children.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.