About My Clients
At Rockland County Counseling Services, my mission is to support you in building a stronger connection to yourself and those around you. Together, we’ll explore the natural strengths and resources you already have and help you invest in your personal growth and relationships. By fostering self-awareness and community connection, I aim to empower you to create a more balanced and fulfilling life for yourself and those you care about.
My Background and Approach
I was born in an impoverished part of Brooklyn, NY where I was adopted by a prominent lawyer and his wife who couldn’t bear children due to an early battle with cancer. This inspired my natural inclination to bond with people, both personally and professionally, and maintain meaningful connections. Seeing how imbalanced our society was, and eager to be the change I wanted to see in the world, I studied for a Master of Social Work from the School of Public Health at the University of Central Florida in 2003. My personal experiences and professional expertise in mental health and substance use afford me powerful insight into the healing practices of the dually diagnosed. The bottom line for me is that I get it, I want to be a part of the solution, and I am working hard to make change - one day at a time, one person at a time, one system at a time.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
My mission with Rockland County Counseling Services is to combine my passion in community building with my psychotherapy expertise. I will work diligently to build a strong holistic community by connecting people to themselves and the resources we naturally have once we begin investing in ourselves and in others. My treatment methods are rooted in the philosophies pertaining to bio-psycho-spiritual-social guidelines and use a client-centered, strength-based perspective which includes such modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Behavior Modification. I am consistently focused on overall well-being and sustainable solutions for clients of diverse backgrounds.