As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am clinically trained. I also have packages that are clinically informed, however pull from a variety of modalities outside of traditional therapy. I am a Karuna Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician. Depending on the track couples decide on taking, we will be working collaboratively to create a Journey Package specifically created for their unique relationship needs. In-office and virtual sessions are held and couples engage in activities that move beyond traditional talk therapy. These are boutique experiences that are personalize, connecting, and effective.
Couples are guided through a variety of exercises together duriing their session(s). Some of the techniques used are rooted in physical touch and intimacy. We work together to determine what the couple needs/wants to share but may be struggling. Sessions involve physical touch, meditation, deep breathing, vulnerability exercises, art, etc.
Are available for couples who are seeking immediate support and require more than a 50 minute session, usually because they have been hit with traumatic news/secrets (infidelity, finances, health, and/or in-laws). A Couples in Crisis intensive is a structured 3 hour session used to jump start the therapeutic process and provide a safe space for couples to share. Couples share their current thoughts and emotions around the situation, triggers, and coping mechanisms. Individualized interventions and tools are provided based on the information provided during the intensive. Together we work towards providing clarity and comfort for each partner during a sensitive time in the relationship. Couples decide if they prefer a clinical or non-clinical approach.
Oftentimes, individuals seek therapy after numerous failed relationships or fear of entering into a new relationship. I work with individual clients to address past romantic as well as past familial relationships which are hindering them from progressing in new relationships. Breakups/Divorce are a leading cause of individuals who seek therapy. The loss of a relationship can be traumatizing on many levels and being able to process the emotions that are linked to the past relationship can help lead clients to developing/creating healthier relationships moving forward.
Many clients from New York City are driven, high achievers who at times feel the weight of the high expectations imposed on them by others, as well as the high standards they hold for themselves which can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression. As individuals strive to achieve their goals, they sometimes go prolonged periods of time without practicing self-care and checking in with themselves. They are moving so quickly that when they do stop, they struggle to feel connected to the life they have created. The creation of goals rooted in the expectations of others, can lead to depression, after that goal is achieved because it is not followed by a feeling of fulfillment and happiness. Therapy provides a space to stop and check-in.
Relocating to New York City due to work and life transitions can be a challenging adjustment. The culture of New York City, in terms of social interactions, cost of living, and dating is an abrupt change for many non-native New Yorkers, with some individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Therapy can serve as an opportunity to discuss and process how current transitions are impacting mood and overall happiness. Through the therapeutic process, clients can discover coping skills and tools to support them with adjusting to living in New York City, while remaining true to who they are.
I challenge my clients to slow down, assess where they are now and develop goals aligned with who they are at their core. Together we work at developing coping skills and personalized tools to help them achieve their goals. Some clients are on a road to self-actualization, they may be just beginning to get to know their authentic self and are looking for support through their personal journey. Other clients seek support around one specific problem and work towards reframing their thoughts around that problem, and gaining skills to overcome it. Either way, therapy is an investment and is a form of self-care which can help the individual in all areas of their lives.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds and with various sexual orientations. Through thorough assessment, discussion, goal setting and implementation, many of my clients have decreased their anxiety, elevated their mood and have become more productive at home, at work, and in life. Couples have increased intimacy, developed healthier communication styles and have found the happiness they sought. All interventions are developmentally appropriate and individualized through a collaborative effort between the therapist and client to achieve the goal they desire. A healthy therapeutic partnership is achieved through transparency, authenticity and support from the therapist. The process is positive, strength based, supportive, and interactive.
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