I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been counseling people since 2013. Grounded in patient-centered treatment, I combine cognitive theory with a strengths-based approach in my therapy practice. My education, training, and experience have provided me with the skills to work with a diverse array of individuals and challenges.  I received my MS in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Queens College and underwent further training from the Albert Ellis Institute as a Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapist and CHI Professional Development in Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.

 

I have worked with male and female clients ranging from 5 to 90 years of age, spanning a wide variety of cultures, religions, and identities. I am trilingual (English, Spanish, and Italian) and have done a large portion of my early clinical work with clients and parents who do not speak English as a first language. Additional areas of specialization include the treatment of issues specific to men, depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation/behaviors, self-harm, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, grief/loss, and general emotional disturbances.