services
Individual psychotherapy
I work with a diverse population of individual adults, specializing in:
Trauma (acute, complex, attachment-based, and PTSD)
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss (including suicide bereavement)
Substance use disorders and addictions
Identity concerns, exploration, and development
Spirituality and spiritual emergencies
Life transitions
Coping with ADHD
LGBTQIA+ issues
Codependency and relationship difficulties (including intimate partners, family members, coworkers)
Family conflict (including separation/individuation from family of origin)
Highly sensitive people (HSPs)
Creative blocks
My work with couples is similar to my individual work in its warm, engaged, and collaborative style. Based on the needs and dynamics of each couple, I incorporate elements of psychoanalytic, emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT), Internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic interventions.
Specialties include:
Improving communication
Fostering mutual understanding
Growing empathy and compassion
Increasing emotional intimacy
Forgiveness/repair
Trust building/rebuilding
Codependency and individuation
Recurring relationship cycles
Anxious/avoidant attachment patterns
couples therapy
ketamine-assisted therapy (kap)
In addition to traditional talk therapy, I specialize in ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP). KAP is a type of psychedelic-assisted therapy in that it involves substance-induced non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOSC) to aid in the therapeutic process. Psychedelics (or “entheogens”) have been used in holistic medicine and for spiritual practices by various cultures for millennia. When administered under clinical supervision in a carefully controlled and therapeutic setting, research shows that psychedelic-assisted therapy can produce lasting and significant mental health and behavioral benefits for a wide range of disorders including depression, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I have served as a clinician and researcher on several clinical trials at the Columbia University Medical Center and published research examining the impact of ketamine treatment on substance use disorders. I currently provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in my private practice. Learn more about my KAP practice on my FAQ page, and inquire to find out if this approach may be right for you.
psychedelic integration
While you may not be currently seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy, you may have had experiences in non-ordinary states of consciousness either recently or in the past that have ranged from profound to confusing to downright terrifying. I specialize in helping clients process, contextualize, and make meaning out of these experiences in the service of psychological growth and healing.
*Please note that as many psychedelic substances are illegal in the U.S., I do not provide, condone or assist in the use of illegal substances outside of legally sanctioned and ethically responsible research studies or cultural ceremonies. I do not refer clients to sources for obtaining illicit substances.
mindfulness coaching
For over a decade, I have trained in mindfulness-based practices including various styles of yoga, Vipassana (or insight) meditation, mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP), and self-compassion focused meditation. Research has shown myriad benefits of mindfulness practice for stress reduction, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, substance use disorders, and other life challenges. Starting a mindfulness or meditation practice can often feel intimidating or overwhelming - it can be hard to know where to start, how to make space for it, and stay self-accountable. I will meet you right where you are and actively collaborate to customize a plan that is right for you based on your lifestyle and goals.