As founder of North Jersey Axis Mental Health Group (formerly Comprehensive Counseling of Passaic and Morris County), I have over 25 years' experience treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship problems. If you are feeling anxious or depressed, there are proven ways to control overwhelming feelings. My clinical training in psychoanalysis helps my clients explore their feelings, behaviors and relationships patterns to overcome feelings that leave them stagnant, sad, and frustrated.

My continuing education training includes treating anxiety, depression and ADHD through behavior therapy, mindfulness practices and psychoanalysis. These techniques are effective for adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with school personal, providing consultation for school avoidant behaviors and ADHD.  I hold a Master's degree from NYU and have ongoing training through the Insititute of psychoanalysis. 

With over 25 years of experience as a social worker, I specialize in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, trauma, school avoidance, and depression. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Rutgers University and my undergraduate degree from Rowan University.

My commitment is to empower clients to reach their full potential by creating a safe, supportive environment for exploring their emotions and behaviors. I am dedicated to fostering resilience, and facilitating personal growth in all my clients.

I bring 15 years clinical experience in a hospital setting where I specialized in mental health management, addiction recovery and trauma in the family. At Comprehensive Counseling Center, I specialize in treating adults for anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I understand that beginning therapy takes courage. You will find that I am accepting and welcoming as you embark on this journey. I draw from several evidence-based approaches tailored to client’s needs such as person centered, motivational interviewing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I am passionate about walking alongside my clients as they enhance self-esteem, focus on goals and improve connections with others. This is my second career so I bring valuable life experience and perspective to my counseling skills. I am a cancer survivor and enjoy an active life.

*Available for in person and virtual sessions.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) passionate about supporting clients of all ages in improving their mental health and overall wellbeing. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults and often help clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and ADHD. My counseling style is collaborative and integrative, drawing from person-centered, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and solution-focused approaches to best meet each client’s unique needs. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University and am currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling.

My passion for connecting with and understanding others led me to become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I have a unique background in both Criminal Justice and Social Work, with my past experience being primarily focused on the trauma related to domestic and sexual violence. I have worked with both children and adults, focusing on a wide range of topics such as work/school stress, interpersonal relationships, daily life stressors, and emotional regulation. I have worked with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety disorders, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Complex Trauma.

I believe in a multi-faceted approach, adjusting therapeutic interventions to what will best suit my client and their current needs. I approach each session with the mindset that my client knows themselves and what they need the most and collaborate with them to reach the goals they set. I believe in targeting different aspects of an individual’s situation to support a healthy, well-rounded life. Using my client’s expertise of themselves and their experiences and combining it with the therapeutic relationship, I create a safe, supportive space where my clients can explore and better understand oneself.

I received my bachelor's degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and my dual masters in Social Work and Criminal Justice from Rutgers University.