In 2009, I founded Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc. and served as Executive Director and Social Worker until 2018. I have worked as an elementary school social worker for the past ten years. This practice was born out of my passion for supporting children and their families, and the desire to offer a more holistic approach to support.​

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I utilize my experience in the agency and school settings, and my training in Mindfulness practice, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), executive functioning support, anxiety and stress management, and growth mindset, to help children set attainable goals and work toward becoming their best self. ​

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In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, drawing, swimming, and traveling.

I have experience working with individuals of all ages in need of support with parenting, prenatal and postpartum related issues, attachment, major life changes, school related issues, foster care and adoption, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD and family related issues. I am passionate about providing support to first responders and their families.

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My counseling style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative using a strength-based approach and always starting where my client is at.

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In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, coloring, baking, shopping, and doing puzzles.

I am a Middle School Social Worker by day and a mother of three rambunctious boys by night. My career history ranges from adults coping with substance use challenges to the daily challenges of school aged children. An important part of counseling for me is doing so collaboratively between child, family, and school. The ultimate goal is for your child to leave with a better understanding of their feelings, what triggers them, and how to communicate them to the people in their lives.

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Through our work together, I will utilize my Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training, to give children and young adults specific strategies to help identify and manage their day to day feelings in a more effective and safe way. My work in schools leads me to focus on each individuals’ strengths and come up with solutions for their weaknesses. My focus on problem solving along with my training in Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) will help both children and parent(s) feel heard, have their perspectives validated, and help increase effective communication. I want to help children grow into better versions of themselves. 

During the day, I work at a non-profit supporting at-risk teens, while empowering them to maintain their autonomy. As a survivor-centered clinician with a Master of Social Work degree, I am dedicated to guiding individuals through their healing journey. Whether you are processing the effects of abuse, managing a mental health condition, or navigating life's daily challenges, I seek to provide a safe, empowering space for growth.

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Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I collaborate with clients to process trauma, build healthy coping mechanisms, and create lasting positive change. With extensive experience working with children and adults impacted by trauma in agency, school, and private practice settings, I am committed to helping individuals reclaim their strength and unlock their full potential. 

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Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters, keeping up with the sports and activities that come with motherhood. 

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Sacred Heart University. With over five years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate their personal journeys toward healing and growth. I am certified in Gottman Level 1 and incorporate evidence-based modalities such as the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address relationship challenges, emotional struggles, and developmental concerns. My approach is holistic and person-centered, focusing on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their unique experiences and work toward meaningful change.

 

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy spending time with my dog, family, and friends, finding joy in life’s simple moments.