Personal Background

Helping others and embracing diversity are core values that were instilled in me at an early age. Growing up in New York City provided the opportunity to form friendships with people from diverse backgrounds and to recognize the strengths in differences. My grandparents would often discuss their experiences participating in the civil rights movement and the importance of helping those in need. My mother, an art teacher and my father, an attorney and psychologist, also made a positive difference in many people’s lives.

I knew that counseling was my career path soon after I started to take psychology courses in college. When I realized that I could make a living by actively listening, empathizing and utilizing counseling approaches to help others, I didn’t think twice. Throughout my career I have found it to be rewarding to form strong therapeutic alliances with clients and to facilitate change that often leads to improved well-being. When I’m not working as a psychologist, I enjoy playing piano, tennis, trying new restaurants and hiking with my chihuahua/terrier, Roscoe.