My practice offers caring and knowledgeable support. It takes courage to pursue therapy, so I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment in which effective therapy can take place. I have over fifteen years of experience working with Princeton students in managing such issues as anxiety, academic stress, self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, relationship concerns, difficult family dynamics, and depression. My work with clients shows me that a balance of psychodynamic and mindf...
Welcome to my therapy practice offering compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care. I am interested in you as a person, not just as a diagnosis or label. I draw upon your strengths in a warm, genuine & respectful interaction to address OCD, Panic, Anxiety, Phobias, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Social Anxiety, Compulsive and Restrictive Eating, Chronic Worry, Self Doubt, Insomnia, Toxic Perfectionism, Alcohol Overuse, Behavioral Addiction, Skin Picking, Tics, Trichotillomania, low mood, relatio...
Using a collaborative, eclectic approach, I work with graduate students and couples to identify goals and areas for change. Building on your unique strengths and resilience, we will work to integrate and enhance skills needed to better manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships and identity issues. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic and other therapy approaches, based on what's needed for each individual. My goal is to help...
I can, I'm capable, I have the capacity." My goal is to help you recognize these truths and use your strengths to improve your ability to cope with the difficulties you are going through. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Through our relationship, I will learn about your strengths and challenges and help bring you an awareness of both. We will also work on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or other roadblocks that are hurting your relationships or preventing you from achieving th...
“Girl, you got it all together!” That’s what they say. But inside you’re falling apart because you feel so stuck and unhappy. You no longer connect with the person that others see on the outside, because you’re paralyzed on the inside. So instead you go through your days wearing a mask, feeling like a failure, stressed & overwhelmed, and/or battling feelings of unworthiness or not being enough. You find yourself asking, “When is life REALLY going to begin for me?” As a Licensed Therapist, I ...
I am a psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions. I work with individuals to increase their understanding of themselves within the context of their unique experiences. I help individuals ach...
Research shows that the single greatest factor leading to successful outcomes in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate, judgment-free therapeutic space for you to breathe, reflect, explore, and be heard. EMDR: Memories of a traumatic event may appear not as a memory but as a cluster of symptoms. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that allows you to process these unprocessed memories so they can be effectively stored away. Resea...
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In therapy, I strive to create space where clients may explore their inner landscapes and make sense of themselves in their relationships and larger social contexts. I believe that most people have parts of themselves that are affirmed and other parts that have gone underground — perhaps as a result of relational injury, lack of environmental mirroring, or trauma. I seek to develop a supportive relationship where clients can begin to see the unseen and speak the unspeakable and, with self compas...
I am passionate about helping people heal from their past, and grow into the best version of themselves. In our work together, I will help you learn the concrete coping skills needed in order to build a life that feels worth living. I specialize in treating eating disorders/body image challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic shame and perfectionism, women's issues, and life transitions. I use mindfulness based approaches and solution focused interventions that will help you to gain more ...
I have worked with Princeton undergraduate and graduate students for many years and understand well the many and varied challenges which students may face; in fact, my MSW field work and my first job were at Princeton's Counseling Center. Many of my clients share a need to explore familial relationships to understand their behavioral patterns and how to make those patterns healthier. My approach ranges from DBT and mindfulness work for anxiety and depression to the traditional psychodynamic and ...
The life of a Princeton student is not always easy! There can be loneliness away from the support of family and friends, stress from a heavy course load, and for those from another state or country-- difficulties adapting to a new place. I love helping students navigate the ups and downs of campus life. Students find me warm, friendly and compassionate. We work together to create a treatment plan based on your needs and goals so you can experience success and harmony in your relationships ...
I am a highly experienced psychoanalytical therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population. My practice includes individuals coping with academic stress, depression, anxiety and relationship building. I use CBT, mindful meditation, as part of my insight oriented approach. I offer both telehealth and in person sessions as options. I welcome your inquiry and look forward to speaking with you....
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I am an experienced psychotherapist with an office in downtown Princeton. I have helped many undergraduate and graduate students navigate the stress of academic life. I have clinical expertise in managing depression, anxiety, relationships and PTSD related to sexual trauma. I am psychodynamically oriented which means looking at both the past and present to find solutions that promote growth and improved daily life. I have helped many international students and first generation students. I off...
My practice supports students coping with the many challenges of adjustment to college life. I aim to help students achieve their academic/professional and social goals, while remaining true to their identities and interests. Through therapy, I help my clients understand that achievement does not mean sacrificing who you are. Together we focus on clarifying personal goals, identity development, and adjustment to new freedoms and environments. I have special interest in working with first ge...
I provide talk therapy along with movement and nervous system regulation to support emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, physical pain connected to emotions, identity challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I can help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirituality, and aspirations in a safe, creative space. In addition to incorporating the wisdom of the body, I use Internal Family Systems to help you heal painful...
College is a period of time of big transitions in a person's life. My hope is that therapy can provide you a place to improve emotional distress, heal from past wounds, and increase fulfillment in your life. I believe taking a collaborative approach to therapy as you are the expert of your own situation. As a trauma-informed therapist I believed it is essential to create a safe therapeutic environment. The focus of therapy is on your strengths and to build on your resiliency. I look forwar...
Specialties: Transgender Psychiatry, LGBTQ+ Psychiatry, Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia, Post-Traumatic Stress and Related Disorders, and ADHD, Depression. From the comfort of your home or a place that feels relaxing to you, we will connect via video and make sure you have the help you need. We believe that there is immense value to telepsychiatry, which is why we offer that service in over 20 states (see full list at www.balancepsych.org). Telehealth allows LGBTQ+ affirming mental health car...