Wellness has always been a cornerstone in my life, but I, like so many others, didn’t always prioritize my own. As I graduated college and pursued a career in consulting, those values slipped away and were quickly replaced with working as hard and as long as possible to fit in with corporate culture and client expectations.

The more time I spent in these types of environments, the more I realized the need for quality mental healthcare that can meet the needs of driven professionals who burn out much too quickly. After switching gears, pursuing a graduate degree and countless years of various post-graduate training, I’ve slowly and intentionally started to build the team at here/now to help busy New Yorkers (teens and adults alike) feel better, perform better and evolve into better versions of themselves.

My own style is eclectic, non-pathologizing and heart-centered. I am warm and grounded. I draw upon a variety of therapies including CBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, psychodynamic theory, parts work and attachment-based work. I’ve furthered my studies in Buddhist Psychology through the Nalanda Institute. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 and Somatic Experiencing to help my clients heal deeper wounds and maintain a mind-body connection in the midst of expansion and growth. Most people who come into my office are looking for someone to help them through anxiety, relationship challenges, chronic illness, career stressors, feeling ‘stuck’ and greater self-discovery. Most of all, many people who I work with have found the traditional model of therapy stale and rather ineffective.

I bring empathy, comfort and humor to all of my sessions. I’m certainly not a blank screen and value candor and authenticity above all else. Many forms of therapy can feel one-sided. I create an interactive, safe environment for you to explore your experiences, gain clarity, create change and cultivate much more self-compassion along the way.