I am the director and founder of Experiential Mental Health Counseling. I have focused my work on creating better relationships in families, communities, and workplaces. I started this practice in order to bring more support to the community of Rensselaer county.

My passion is working with a team of counselors in order to provide support for an entire family unit. Working in partnership with my team allows us to create healing and growth for individuals, couples, and families. My approaches to counseling include a combination of modalities including psychodrama, somatic body work, trauma informed interventions, person-centered therapies, and holistic methods.

My credentials include a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany and a background in organization psychology and biology. I hold a certification in Psychodrama (over 800+ hours of training), as well as additional training focused in family systems, somatics, trauma, and mediation. I have over 20 years of experience providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling services.

I work with people who…

• Are looking to connect with their partner(s) to improve communication and overall relationship health.

• Need support in complex or difficult family situations.

• People who are willing to work on their trauma.

• People working on their identity development in regards to racial identity, sexuality, and gender.

• People with alternative lifestyles (polyamory, non-monogamy etc.) seeking validation and support.

I utilize counseling, experiential practices, art, and nature to offer meaningful mental health care. As a person with privileged intersections of identity (I’m white, queer, cis, and neurodivergent), my goals are to create a safe, creative, and empowering place for people to practice wellness, insight, and care.

I have an eclectic approach to the therapeutic process, tailoring each session to meet the individual needs of the client. My focus is on a mindful body-centered approach using a combination of modalities including person-centered, role theory, nature and art therapy, IFS, and somatic experiencing.

Clients have found me to be responsive, personable, and trustworthy. My expertise includes working with people managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Within my scope includes issues related to Neurodivergences, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.

My credentials include a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany. Advanced training (500+ hours) at the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute. Additional training in nature, body, and art based therapies. I have over 8 years of experience providing individual, family, and couples counseling services.

I work with people who….

• Are looking to connect with their body and create a felt sense of safety in their body and mind.

• Want to balance productivity, rest, and play.

• Want to gain insight on what it means to be well.

• Are looking to develop tools to practice self-care and self-compassion.

• Need assistance navigating stress, trauma, and relationship conflicts.

• Want to explore their identity and roles they take in their life.

• Want to explore their relationship with intense emotions and change.

I have an adaptive and flexible counseling style to best meet the needs of each client. My goal is to foster a warm and trusting environment for every individual I see. I value authenticity and openness for clients and myself in sessions. The space provided is judgment-free and focused on empowerment with a multicultural lens.

Encouraging clients to practice self-compassion is woven throughout most of my work. I use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to work with clients on improving coping skills and managing life stressors. I also use creative techniques when clients are interested, including art therapy and psychodrama. My work is insight oriented and solution-focused, for a combination of internal growth and action.

My experience working with clients has been very rewarding, especially when working with clients that need help managing anxiety or relationship challenges. I enjoy working with couples or individuals that want to understand their communication patterns. I have experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, and attachment & relational issues.

I have a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany. I have also trained for 2 years at the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute to be able to incorporate in-action techniques in session.

I work with people who…

• Know they are ready to make a change, but aren’t sure how.

• Need support in maintaining healthy coping skills.

• Want to learn about their own patterns and how they contribute to relational challenges.

• Love creativity and want to explore their psyche using art.

• Feel unsure about the therapy process and want to start somewhere.

• Need help regulating their emotions.

• Want practice getting in tune with their body & feelings.

• Are experiencing life changes, transitions, loss or grief.

Hi there! I entered into the field of mental health as a teenager after volunteering as a youth mentor. During this time I came to understand the need for representation among people of color, especially in the space of healthcare. I value the intersection of identities and welcome all into my office, especially my black and brown clients.

I utilize a client centered approach, while providing a balance between giving unconditional positive regard and highlighting incongruences in thought and behavior. I strive to create a non-judgmental environment that fosters growth and healing, tackling problems with a solution focus lens. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults to organize and integrate self-care and emotional regulation to help create balance within their lives, in order for them to thrive and grow.

I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism. Specifically, young adults who are in the coming of age stage in life, as well as those experiencing challenges with behavioral issues, parenting, and major life changes. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, art, and play therapy when engaging with clients.  

I have a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany. I have also been trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and have completed 130 hours of professional training at the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute.

I work with people who…

• Need help regulating their emotions.

• Are ready to make a change and want to gain insight into their thoughts and behavior.

• Struggle with healthy expression of emotions.

• Want to learn healthy coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety.

• Want to increase self-esteem and reduce negative self-talk.

• Are in need of a safe space.