During my last year of college, I enrolled in a Family Therapy course thinking it sounded interesting. The first book assigned, The Family Crucible, I read in a day. And then I started our next book, and then the one after that. By the course's end, it became apparent that my graduate work must be in the field of Family Therapy; I had found my passion.   

After almost 20 years of clinical practice I am still just as intrigued by the unique landscapes that each family subculture creates. I thrive in helping each client understand themself better, get a clearer picture of where their beliefs stem from, and whether or not long-held beliefs currently “work” for them. I like to help individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds live a more peaceful and fulfilling life.  Simple as that.

I am a daughter, a sister, a wife, an aunt, a niece, a mother.  

PUBLICATIONS

• Why Your Marriage Needs Energy to Grow

• Setting the Tone for the First Year of Marriage 

• Tips to Becoming a Great Communicator in your Marriage.   

education

• Seton Hall University

  • Ed.S. Marriage & Family Therapy

  • M.S. Psychological Studies

• University of Scranton

  • B.S. Counseling & Human Services

  • Magna cum Laude 

Certifications & trainings

• Fundraising, New York University, New York, NY. 2013

• Executive Leadership Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI. 2011

• Summer Intensive: Structural Systemic Family Therapy, Minuchin Center for the Family New York, NY. 2008

• Certified Nuturing Parenting Facilitator. 2014

• Certified Strengthening Families Program Facilitator. 2010

professional affIliations

• AAMFT 

• APA 

• NJ State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, board member 2014-2016