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Integrated, Relational Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis for children, Teens & adults

offering virtual counseling, Play Therapy, psychotherapy & psychoanalysis for everyone
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PSYCHOTHERAPY for adults and adolescents

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy operates on the premise that our behaviors, emotions, and thoughts are influenced by unconscious processes stemming from childhood experiences and unresolved conflicts. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, the therapist helps the patient explore these unconscious dynamics, often through free association, dream analysis, and interpretation of transference and resistance. By bringing these unconscious elements into conscious awareness, psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to alleviate symptoms, promote self-understanding, and facilitate personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of insight and insight into one's internal world to bring about lasting change.

PSYCHOANALYSIS for adults

Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive theory of personality development and a therapeutic approach aimed at exploring the unconscious mind's influence on thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Central to psychoanalysis is the concept of the unconscious, where repressed desires, memories, and conflicts reside, shaping individual experiences and behaviors. Through techniques such as free association, dream analysis, and interpretation of transference and resistance, psychoanalysis seeks to bring these unconscious elements into conscious awareness, allowing individuals to gain insight into their innermost thoughts and motivations. By uncovering and resolving unconscious conflicts, psychoanalysis aims to alleviate psychological distress, promote self-understanding, and facilitate personal growth, ultimately leading to lasting change and improved emotional well-being.

Play therapy & PSYCHOTHERAPY for Children

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach tailored specifically for children. It provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can express themselves, process their emotions, and work through challenges using play as the primary mode of communication. Within the therapeutic space, children are encouraged to explore a variety of toys, games, and art materials, allowing them to symbolically communicate their thoughts and feelings.

The therapist observes the child's play, paying close attention to themes, patterns, and interactions, which provide valuable insights into the child's inner world. Through the use of metaphor and storytelling, the therapist helps the child make sense of their experiences, develop coping strategies, and build resilience.

Play therapy is particularly effective for children because it allows them to communicate in a way that feels natural and comfortable. By engaging in play, children can process traumatic events, resolve conflicts, and develop essential skills such as problem-solving, emotional regulation, and empathy. Ultimately, play therapy empowers children to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience, laying the foundation for healthy emotional development and well-being.
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About me

Training & Work

My training is in clinical social work. While getting my degree at NYU, my initial training internship was in an outpatient chemical dependency clinic where I ran both recovery and process groups, as well as held one-on-one psychotherapy with patients. I secondly trained at a community HIV/AIDS center/ organization where I worked with unhoused LGBTQ young adults by connecting with them medical care, setting up housing options, and engaging in community outreach, as well as providing both psychotherapy, and support groups. 

Upon receiving my degree, I worked in the field at an inpatient psychiatric hospital with individuals who struggled with chronic, persistent mental health illness, and at an outpatient mental health clinic providing psychotherapy for adults, children and families in underserved communities.

Since 2010 I've engaged in rigorous postgraduate training in psychoanalysis. It's my belief as a psychotherapist deeply committed to my craft, that lifelong learning and continuous training are paramount to providing the highest quality care to my patients. In the dynamic field of mental health, staying abreast of the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and advancements allows me to offer innovative and effective interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs. Embracing lifelong learning not only enhances my clinical skills but also fosters personal growth and self-awareness, which are essential for cultivating empathy, authenticity, and a deep therapeutic connection with my patients. By remaining open to new ideas and perspectives, I continuously refine my practice, ensuring that I provide the most comprehensive and compassionate care possible to support my patients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.

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