We already have everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement. All these trips that we lay on ourselves—the heavy-duty fearing that we’re bad and hoping that we’re good, the identities that we so dearly cling to, the rage, the jealousy and the addictions of all kinds—never touch our basic wealth. They are like clouds that temporarily block the sun. But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here. This is who we really are. We are one blink of an eye away from being fully awake.
— Pema Chödrön

Hi,

I am a psychotherapist and Reiki II practitioner based in Brooklyn, NY. I’m inspired by exploring my own inner world and helping clients to do the same. To me, diminishing a person’s condition to “anxiety” or “depression” and applying behavioral techniques is often a disservice and misses everything else that has led the person to this point. These diagnoses and treatments, rooted in a Western medical model, restrict a person to what can be readily understood, focusing on the conscious thoughts/feelings when we are much more than just those things.

I love getting to know and work with a person’s depth, to help them gain insight and know themselves better. I specialize in helping clients understand trauma’s impact and leading effective trauma resolution. Even bad things that have happened that might not be thought of as “big T” trauma are unconsciously impacting us, and together we can address all of it. To do this, I draw from EMDR, Hakomi mindfulness-based somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and depth psychotherapy. These modalities make use of our own inner ability to heal, so that you can be the hero of your own journey, not me.

My work focuses on accompanying clients in accessing unconscious material through breath, physical and subtle body, present moment awareness, bilateral stimulation, and, where appropriate, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

I see psychotherapy clients in person in Downtown Brooklyn and virtually. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit to work together.

Education

Columbia University, MS, Social Work (Psychedelic Therapy Training Program)

George Mason University, MA, Economics

Towson University, BA, International Studies (Asia)

Credentials

LMSW (NY & NJ)

Reiki II Practitioner

RYT 200 Yoga Teacher