ABOUT ME
MY APPROACH
In art therapy, the creative process fosters self-exploration and expression in a number of ways. I believe we all have within us what is needed to grow and ultimately heal. The journey is different for everyone and a combination of treatment modalities is consistently most effective in supporting the whole person. With a trauma informed lens, I combine therapy modalities together like Expressive Arts, EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness and meditation, etc. to help ensure working with the whole person to achieve balance and authenticity. Encoded into all the work I do is the importance of cultivating a relationship with your authentic self.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA-9143
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Board Certified Art Therapist, No. 12-151
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Trained in EMDR by the Trauma Institute, 2024
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Focusing Oriented Art Therapy Facilitator, Certified Level 1, 2023
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Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, Levels 1 & 2, 2022
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Holy Fire Reiki Master, 2022
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Pratt Institute, 2010, Masters in Art Therapy and Creativity Development
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Lesley University, 2010-11, post-masters coursework
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University of Michigan, 1996, BA in Art History
MY PRACTICE
I have over 15 years clinical experience working with persons navigating both eating and substance use disorders, depression and anxiety, and a range of trauma related disorders. With EMDR we can take a deep dive into healing the traumatized parts while also learning to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into the healing process. I weave together different theoretical approaches, like CBT and IFS, into the creative process.
My healing space is located in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, right on the Green line.
I do not accept insurance, except for Aetna. I can provide superbills to be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Eating Disorders
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Stress and life transitions
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Mood Disorders
CONTACT ME
Please reach out if you are interested in more information
or to schedule a session.
PHONE
617-564-3409
ADDRESS
1101 Beacon Street, 2 East
Brookline, MA 02446