I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples and sex therapy.  Being a therapist is not just a job for me, it is my passion.

Prior to becoming a therapist, I started out as an attorney specializing in child advocacy.  Through my work as an attorney, I realized that while I didn't really enjoy actual legal work (legal reading, research and writing were not my strong suits!), I loved connecting with my clients and learning about their backgrounds, family lives, beliefs systems and dreams.  I was fascinated by people and their stories and wanted to work with my clients on a deeper and more meaningful level.  This led me to eventually go back to school at New York University to pursue my Masters of Social Work, and I haven't looked back since! 

As a a clinical social worker I have worked in many different settings- emergency rooms, inpatient detox and rehab, and Intensive Outpatient Programs before starting my private practice.  My style is warm, engaging and genuine.  I work from a strengths based perspective- helping individuals and couples identify and draw upon their strengths, and use those strengths when working on challenges. 

I am passionate about relationships and helping people work through conflict and develop deeper and empathic connection with others and themselves.  I have been fascinated with relationships for as long as I can remember. When I was 8 or 9 years old,when every other girl my age was reading teen magazines, my favorite magazine column was Can This Marriage Be Saved? in Ladies Home Journal!  So you could say my path to become a couples therapist started at an early age!  As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I have received extensive years-long couples therapy training in Imago relationship therapy.  My other interest in sex therapy and sexual health led me to my current training at University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certificate Program.  I am passionate about helping individuals and couples have fun, satisfying and fulfilling sex lives. 

Outside of work, I live in Manhattan with my husband and our cat Puck. We enjoy traveling, skiing, and spending time with our friends and family.

Education:

University of Michigan: Sexual Health Certificate Program

New York University: MSW

Catholic University of America: JD

American University: BA

Certifications:

NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#085184-1)

NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#44SC05612400)

NJ Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (#37LC00236300)

CT Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#12342)

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

Specialties:

Premarital Counseling

Couples Therapy

Sex Therapy