I’m a “second act” career changer, much like some of my clients. After over 30 years leading global operations and client management teams in the corporate world, I returned to my original passion—social work.

In 2016, I decided it was time to follow the dream I had set aside for family and career. My graduate school application began with, “It’s never too late to become the person you were meant to be.” I earned my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from Simmons University in Boston, specializing in trauma and interpersonal violence.

My clinical experience includes community mental health counseling, trauma therapy focused on parent-infant attachment, in-home counseling for youth with behavioral challenges, and supporting women recovering from addiction and trauma. Most recently, I worked as an adult and youth counselor at a domestic and sexual violence agency, helping survivors from diverse backgrounds.

Today, I focus on:

• Survivors of interpersonal violence and coercive control

• Adults healing from trauma

• Children, teens, and their caregivers

• Individuals managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns

I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Narrative Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

I also offer specialized trauma treatment, holding certifications in:

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy (University of Pennsylvania)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (Rowan University)

Education & Licensure

• MSW – Simmons University, Boston, MA

• MBA – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ

• Certified Professional Coach – Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker: AZ (#21872, exp. 9/2025) | NJ (#44SC06072000, exp. 8/2026) | NV (#10010-C, exp. 5/2026)