About Me
Education & Experience
I graduated from Hunter College, NY, in 2012 with an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling and obtained a National Certification as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). I have postgraduate studies from Capella University, MI, in 2013, studying mental health counseling. In 2016, I obtained full licensure as a License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and obtained NYS (OASAS) Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor - Master Level (CASAC-ML). As a CASAC-ML, I am approved to provide clinical screenings, assessments, and treatment to Impaired Driving Offenders. I have over 60 hours of training in the field of problem gambling, and I am part of the Problem Gambling New York State Resource Center.
Additional training:
Essentials of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety 2018
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Beginners 2020
Psychwire with Dr. Russ Harris
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Master Class 2020
PESI, Seminar
Emotionally Focus Therapy, Attachment Science in Practice 2021
Psychwire with Susan M. Johnson
Trauma Focused - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy 2022
Psychwire with Dr. Russ Harris
Below is a list of areas I have experience providing treatment.
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Mood Disorders/ Depression
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Anxiety and Phobias
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Substance Use Disorder/ Addiction
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Problem Gambling
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Relationship Difficulties
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Life Transitions
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Difficulties with Self-Esteem
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Mindfulness Stress Reduction Therapy
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Professional/Career Issues
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College/Graduate School Issues
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Medical and Health Concerns
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Pain Management
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Stress Management
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Sexual Abuse
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Gender Identity Support
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LGBT Counseling
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Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
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Psychotic Disorders
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Other Issues
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