The Meaningful Directions Team

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I am a licensed professional counselor, because I believe everyone can make a change and create a set of coping strategies to overcome life's many challenges. Acceptance, encouragement, and solution integration are the main objectives of my sessions. During my years of experience in practice, my areas of specialization include working with individuals and families struggling with Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Mood Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My work includes specialization in parenting, family, and couples counseling. My focus in family and couples’ sessions is to create an effective system for communication and understanding.

I have worked with various ages ranging from children to adults. In addition to my areas of specialization, I have extensive experience with aggressive and self-injurious behaviors, depression, OCD, ADHD, Trichotillomania, Selective Mutism, Eating Disorders, Gender Dysphoria, and mild PTSD.

I am certified by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor, providing supervision to clinicians new to the field. I look forward to speaking to you and being a part of your quest for happiness and wellness.

As a professional counselor, my focus in on developing therapeutic relationships based on acceptance and understanding.  In nearly 10 years in the field, I’ve had the opportunity to work within a variety of communities and with clients from varying backgrounds and ages.  During this time, I have assisted families in chaotic home environments and worked with foster, adoptive, and blended families to develop cohesion and provide support for both parents and children.  

In more recent years, my training has shifted to working with children on the Autism Spectrum.  I have had experience with many dually diagnosed youth with secondary diagnoses of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Trichotillomania, ODD, etc. While working in the field with this population, I have also had extensive experience working with individuals with a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, ADHD and other emotional/behavioral difficulties.  I have provided individual and family services and specialized in working with siblings of children on the spectrum and also with providing Therapeutic Social Skills Groups to children from age three to teens.  I am also currently working towards becoming certified as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to provide specialized behavioral treatment for young children with behavioral difficulties and to work within early intervention services.

My goal as a licensed professional counselor is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to foster awareness and create change. I put a strong emphasis on developing effective coping strategies and communication skills to assist each individual with managing the various difficulties they are experiencing or will encounter.  The overall goal of therapy is for each individual to work towards acceptance and positive personal growth.

During my 9 years in practice I have worked with adults, adolescents and children.  Some of my specializations include individuals diagnosed with a Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, self-esteem issues, social and emotional challenges, Gender Dysphoria, and family conflict.

I have extensive experience working with teens and young adults struggling with anxiety and challenges associated with the transition into young adulthood and the college environment. I look forward to speaking with you about your path towards wellness!