About Me
I’ve always been fascinated by what it means to be human — how our thoughts, emotions, and bodies intertwine to shape the way we move through the world. Even as a child, I was attuned to the subtleties of emotion: the small changes in expression or tone that reveal what someone might be feeling inside. Being sensitive to the world around us means we often feel others’ pain — and for a long time, I felt a deep urge to take that pain away, to help fix what was hurting. Over time, I began to understand that healing doesn’t come from erasing pain, but from learning how to stay present with it — to meet it with understanding rather than resistance, and to know that being seen in our pain can be what allows it to soften and transform.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a personal fitness trainer and wellness coach, supporting people in strengthening their connection to their bodies. I found that when people felt empowered in their physical selves, it often opened the door to deeper emotional awareness. That experience became a natural foundation for my work as a psychotherapist — where mind, body, and emotion all have a place and a voice.
As a trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapist, I work collaboratively and gently, creating a space where you can slow down, listen to yourself, and feel deeply supported in the process. I draw from many different approaches, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, attachment-focused EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy. These approaches help us not only understand your patterns but experience new possibilities in real time — moments of connection, clarity, and emotional ease that arise from within.
Therapy with me isn’t about pushing past your pain or forcing change. It’s about cultivating the capacity to feel more fully — to engage with your inner world in ways that are grounded, compassionate, and empowering. Ultimately, my hope is that you’ll come to trust your own emotional landscape, strengthen your ability to navigate challenges with presence, and experience a deeper sense of well-being and connection in your life.
Education, Training and Certifications
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine Program. May 2017
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA. Master of Education, Human Development & Psychology. June 2004
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN. Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. May 2001
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Levels I and II
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Levels I and II
Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Levels I and II
Intro to Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Yoga Tune Up® Instructor Training
Resistance Training Specialist Training
MELT Hand/Foot Instructor Training
Wellcoaches Coach Training Program
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 2009-2017
A Few Fun Q&As to Get to Know Me
Because I think it’s helpful to know at least a little bit about the human that’s sitting across from you…
Q: What’s something that always brings you joy?
A: Dogs. All dogs. Especially my own, who has elevated napping in sunbeams to an art form and often encourages me to do the same.
Q: What helps you reset after a long day?
A: If I’m being mindful: classical music, a New York Times puzzle, or a walk with my dog. If I just want to check out: TV. No guilt, full recline.
Q: If you weren’t a therapist, what job would you want just for fun?
A: Definitely something like interior design. I love making spaces feel warm, beautiful, and intentional—give me a room to decorate and I’m in my happy place.
Q: Favorite way to unwind on weekends?
A: A long walk in Prospect park with my husband and dog—especially on a sunny day. We head back to the trails where it almost feels like we’ve left the city.
Q: What’s your ideal rainy-day activity?
A: Anything where I get to make something: like sewing or macramé, or even building a desk from scratch. I love a good home DIY project—it’s like meditating, with power tools.
Q: What’s your non-negotiable wardrobe staple?
A: Sneakers, always. My Converse are basically part of my personality at this point.
Q: What’s one thing you’re unapologetically bad at?
A: Keeping track of my phone. I was given an Apple Watch simply for the Find-My-Phone feature!
Q: What’s something clients might be surprised to learn about you?
A: Writing this Q&A—and actually putting it on my website—makes me pretty uncomfortable. But growth, right? Sometimes we practice what we preach.