Tel: (917) 994-9981
Offering in person counselling if vaccinated or socially distant counseling through secure video conferencing
ABOUT
I'm a passionate psychotherapist with more than a decade of clinical experience. Whether you are adjusting to life as a college student away from home, learning a new job, experiencing a new relationship, becoming a new parent or going through a loss such as divorce or the death of a family member; I am here to listen, support and develop strategies to cope and grow.
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In my practice I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder among other diagnoses. At Better Self CT, I take a diverse approach to therapy, truly meeting each client where they are and identifying what works. Let me help you discover new coping skills in order to improve your quality of life!
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I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International and am especially passionate about working with women during this stage of life. This includes women who are adjusting to life as a new mom or are struggling with pregnancy loss, infertility, depression. anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder during and after pregnancy.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
WHO DO I WORK WITH?
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Adults
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People starting families
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Women during infertility, pregnancy and during postpartum
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Individuals in life transition,
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including career changes and the aging process
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College Students
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Parents
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Adults on the Autism Spectrum
WHY MIGHT PEOPLE SEE ME?
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Relationship Stress
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Anxiety
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Panic symptoms
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Depression
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Bereavement
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Trauma
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Sleep difficulties
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Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
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Autism
INITIAL ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
In this session we meet and discuss why you are seeking out therapy at this time. I obtain your medical, family and psychological history and we set goals for the future.
REGULAR SESSION
Weekly sessions are approximately 50 minutes long and are focused on your stated goals for therapy.
PAYMENT and INSURANCE
I accept Anthem
and Husky
Insurance plans.
I participate with Anthem Blue/Cross Blue Shield, Optum, United Behavioral Health and Husky (medicaid) insurance plans and am happy to provide a super bill for out of network insurance companies. My fee is $150 per session but will consider a sliding scale should you be interested in therapy and have financial hardship. The standard fee for an initial assessment is $175. Please know your copay in advance of our session. Co-pays can be paid in cash, check, Venmo or credit card and are due at each session.
