We all develop ways of coping with life's challenges. When they work, they become habits. Sometimes, however, the very habits that once helped us begin to work against us, leaving us feeling trapped by addiction, unsatisfying relationships, or self-limiting beliefs.
Therapy offers an opportunity to step back from these habits, understand how they developed, and begin responding in new ways. Together, we create a safe, respectful space where you can explore your experience honestly, without judgment or the pressure to continue playing familiar roles.
We have a natural capacity for healing. Just as the body repairs physical injuries, the mind naturally moves toward balance and wholeness. Beneath life's struggles lies a quieter state of calm, connection, and belonging. Healing means a return to that state.
My approach is grounded in present-moment awareness and genuine human relationship. My style is relaxed and conversational. Together, we bring curiosity, openness, and respect to your inner experience. You can then begin to recognize the beliefs, habits, and relational patterns that have shaped your life—and understand why they developed. With that understanding, old coping strategies gradually loosen their hold, emotions become a source of information and guidance rather than something to fear and burry. The changes that begin in therapy naturally extend into everyday life.
Therapy unfolds gradually at a pace that feels both safe and effective. Our work is collaborative: I offer guidance and structure while respecting your unique experience and the pace that feels right for you.
My interest in psychotherapy grew from my own experience with growth and healing. As I worked through longstanding challenges, I discovered a sense of freedom, and peace that I had not previously known. That experience inspired me to dedicate my life to this healing art.
It is a privilege to watch that same freedom emerge in my clients. Watching someone gradually rediscover greater ease and connection is among the most meaningful aspects of this work.
I hold a Master's degree from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and have been in clinical practice since 2001. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I take several local insurcances (listed below)
Complete the contact form with your name, phone number, email address, and a brief description of what brings you to therapy.
We'll then schedule a brief phone conversation to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and determine whether we're a good fit.
If we decide to work together, I'll send you the intake forms to complete before our first appointment. This way we can focus on you rather than paperwork.
I look forward to hearing from you.