WELCOME. I am a psychotherapist in Newton with 10-plus years’ experience. I really love what I do.  I have advanced degrees in both psychology and clinical social work, and am a graduate of Tufts University and Boston College. I counsel couples and individuals using effective, evidence-based methods, with a style that is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.  My goal is to support you to develop your strengths and build confidence in your ability to move forward.

My clinical experience is largely in community mental health, and I have worked at The Wellness Room Newton and at Riverside Community Care for many years.  I especially enjoy working with couples to support relationships, and with individuals to manage anxiety or depression.

In addition, I am a certified teacher.  My knowledge of how people learn has been a great asset in my work, and an added benefit to my clients.  I also have leadership training, and have worked as an executive leadership coach facilitating groups and counseling individuals in their work relationships and toward their life goals.

I tend to approach life with curiosity, a love for learning, and a natural ability to analyze situations and see possibilities.  I enjoy being a catalyst for implementing ideas.  I seek to understand and to help people fulfill their potential with an approach that is adaptable and accepting. During a session I may ask questions, provide information, suggest ideas, teach skills, or offer encouragement and support, all with the underlying belief that each of us will solve problems in our own way and in our own time.