Lovely to meet you here. I have a PhD in Somatic Psychology and an MSW from Columbia University. I practice with an LCSW as I completed my PhD many years after I began my clinical practice. I offer a range of modalities that utilize the wisdom that is already inside of you and encourage you to make space for whatever is ready to heal and thrive. Recently, I have added legal Psychedelic medicine to my practice as I have found it to help in profound ways.
My Background: I am a Psychotherapist, trainer and consultant, and have served on the faculty of numerous congresses including; The International Society of Hypnosis, The European Society of Hypnosis, The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, The Milton Erickson Foundation, The Brief Therapy Conference, The Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Renden Reicht Nicht, The Parts Congresses, MEISA Congresses, NASW NY and NJ as well as other local conferences.
I along with my co-trainer, offer courses in powerful, somatically-informed, treatment modalities that bridge the gap between mind and body. I also offer courses in Crisis Communication and Crisis Response and the Mandala of Being, a Multi-Modal Approach to Spiritual and Psychological Practice.
I am an ASCH certified Hypnotherapist/Approved Consultant, a former EMDR certified consultant, and a certified BrainSpotting (BSP) consultant and trainer and have extensive training in Ego State Therapy, AEDP and other somatic oriented approaches.
In addition to teaching, I have a private practice in the NY Metro Area and on Zoom. I enjoy writing and have two chapters in “The Power of Brainspotting: An international Anthology”, a chapter in “Ericksonian Therapy Then and Now: The Master Class with Jeffery K. Zeig, PhD” and am currently working on a book that encourages therapists to explore how they can utilize silence to facilitate integration and healing.
I work with individuals of all ages, helping them to come into coherence, and generate a sense of safety, contentment and pride in themselves. She also offers training in the Mandala of Being tm , Silence as a tool of integration and healing, Brainspotting, Crisis Communication and Crisis Response.
Education:
BA Franklin & Marshall; MSSW Columbia University; PhD International School of Graduate Studies Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Health & Somatic Psychology
Licensing:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-R NY and NJ
Therapeutic Modalities:
Integrative, Brainspotting (BSP), EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Internal Family Systems (IFS), AEDP, Focusing and other somatically based modalities.
Certification and Specialized Training:
PhD Behavioral Health with emphasis on Somatic Psychology and Spirituality
BrainSpotting (BSP) Trainer
Ego State Therapy Advanced Training
EMDRIA Certified Consultant
ASCH Approved Consultant-Clinical Hypnosis; Master Level Training in Ericksonian Hypnosis
Certified in Somatic Archeology
AEDP Level II
Advanced Program: Multi-Modal Approaches to Spiritual and Psychological Practice
American Board Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
Certified Crisis Responder; Former NOVA trainer
Senior Certified ADHD Coach
Mandala of Being Trainer
NLP Practitioner
Rape Crisis Counseling Certification
Risk and Mental Health Communications, Crisis Communication; VP Level Business Experience
Memberships:
Fellow, NY Society for Clinical Social Workers
Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
Board Member North Carolina Society of Clinical Hypnosis
New Jersey Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Committee on Mind-Body Integration in Psychotherapy
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISSTS)
Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching (IAAC)
Former Board of Directors, NY Metro “I Have a Dream Foundation”
Advisory Board American Friends of ZanaAfrica (AFZA)
Advisory Board, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (CHADD) NY
National Organization of Victims Assistance (NOVA)
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
IEEE Medical Technology Policy Committee
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
NYC Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
NYC Volunteer Org. Active In Disaster (VOAD)
My orientation is exemplified by this Rumi Poem - The Guest House
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes. because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.