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The opportunity to serve clients seeking mental and behavioral health treatment is one of my life's greatest gifts. I believe in the strengths of each client, and I believe their pain, challenges, and story. Through relationship-building and a mutual exchange of information as we define and refine goals of treatment, and the use of our agreed-upon tool kit (evidence-based intervention modalities), we will engage with curiosity in a mutual exchange of information, exploring, discovering, learning, and skill building to meet treatment goals. If you know why you are here, I am here for you. If you don’t know exactly why you are here- perhaps a thought, a feeling, or experience lead you here- I am here for you. People are unique, complex, multifaceted, and deserving of care.
I have been practicing therapy for the past ten plus years, but let's be honest, I was born a therapist. I have had the opportunity to learn that we all grow together and are blessed to take this mysterious journey in our own unique way. I have lived and learned experience, as well as extensive education and training. I began my adult career as a police officer and then returned to college as an adult learner. I graduated from Keuka College with my BSW and Syracuse University with my MSW and an advanced certification in trauma. I have worked with all ages and population but primarily with addiction, trauma processing, and self-esteem issues.
At the end of the day, I am here to listen, guide, and help you learn the value of your own experiences. I specialize in trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and mood disorders but I am also familiar with self-harm, self-image, and self-esteem issues. My goal is to help you recognize your worth, set goals, learn coping skills and strategize positive daily living. If you are ready to make moves for a better tomorrow, I am ready to help. I am trained in CBT, mindfulness, DBT, motivational interviewing, with advanced specialties in trauma informed care. Let's change the narrative on tomorrow. I look forward to connecting and working with you!
I am an LCSW and specialize in infertility, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-confidence, coping skills and stress/anger management, and life transitions. Having had my own journey in building a family, I understand the unexpected challenges (i.e. pregnancy loss, fertility preservation, third-party reproduction and ART), as well as the transition to parenthood. In addition, I provide consultations for intended patents, and evaluations for gestational carriers and egg/sperm donors.
There's a kind of exhaustion that builds so gradually you stop recognizing it as exhaustion. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, family stress, and life transitions that can feel impossible to face alone, including infertility and the grief and uncertainty that often come with it. I also specialize in supporting parents of children with mental health or behavioral challenges, because the people trying hardest to help their kids often need real support too.
- I am a Daughter, Sister, Mother, & Ally.
- I was educated at the Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing in Manhattan, New York City, NY.
- My background is in Psychiatric & Correctional Healthcare.
- I offer Specialized ADHD/Autism 1:1 Weekly Coaching, Leucovorin & FRAT testing!
- Also, Medication Management, Talk Therapy, Goal Setting, Time Management, Fertility Support, Special Education Advocate, Weight Management, Confidential Religious Crisis Guidance.
I am dedicated to my work with adolescents, adults, & families. My gift is in seeing the big picture. Having obtained my Clinical License (LCSW) & now in private practice, I am accepting clients ages 12 and above. My experience has primarily focused on supporting those with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
I am passionate about helping individuals on journeys of self-discovery who seek a better quality of life. Working with couples and families is a strength of mine, as I support clients in uncovering their strengths to thrive within relationships. Family Therapy provides a safe, supportive space for people to share their stories and feel truly heard.
With 20+ years of experience in Social Work, including time in London, I bring a global view to my practice. A New Jersey native, I studied acting at NYU and later earned my Juris Doctor. Returning to my true passion, I completed my MSW at California State university at Long Beach, which was life-changing. My 19 years as a pediatric trauma social worker taught me the value of calm in crisis.
I am a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I treat a wide variety of mental illness, and I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism and those who are gender-diverse or other LGBTQ+ individuals.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, burnt out, or simply not like yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether life feels heavy right now or you’ve been carrying the same struggles for years, this is the place to set some of that down.
Hello and welcome! My name is Krista, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned my Master of Social Work from Long Island University. Over the past 8 years, I have had the privilege of supporting adolescents and their families across a range of care settings - including inpatient, residential and outpatient levels of care - providing me a deep understanding of the unique challenges young people and their families face at every stage of the treatment journey.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in helping individuals navigate life’s transitions using a mindfulness-based and person-centered approach. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether you’re managing the demands of parenthood, adjusting to a new phase of life, or seeking more balance day-to-day, I strive to provide a supportive space where you can explore your experiences and develop tools for lasting well-being.
I have been working as a licensed psychologist for more than 30 years, providing individual and group psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults within diverse settings, including inpatient and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment facilities, skilled nursing facilities, college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and private practice.
Having served as Director of College and Career Services for Oxford College of Emory University, and Dean of Students for New York Film Academy, I have particular passion and expertise for working with college-age adults--helping them navigate the overwhelming life-stage challenges of forging identity, living independently, deciding career and major, cultivating relationships, managing academic demands—while, encouraging them to honor their unique physical and mental health needs.
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