Growing up in New York City, I learned early on the value of exercise to calm my mind and relax me. I began running as a teenager and ran throughout my college years and beyond.

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in television production. In my work as an assignment editor and booking producer, I interviewed people from diverse backgrounds and was always drawn to their unique personal narratives. I learned how to listen in an empathic way, a therapist in training.

Through my clinical work, I have had the privilege of meeting many wonderful people and counseling them through challenging times in their lives. I have conducted therapy sessions in office settings, schools and a psychiatric hospital. I bring experience in outdoor training and support to Pace of Mind Therapy being a Certified Adult Distance Running Coach through the Road Runners Club of America.

Qualifications

MSW from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service

Post-Master’s Certification in Advanced Clinical Practice from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work

Completed training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family (live clinical program)

Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Depression and Suicide Workshop)

Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Member of the New York State Society of Clinical Social Workers (NYSSCSW)

Certified Adult Distance Running Coach

Adult CPR and First Aid Protocol