I have over 25 years of experience working in diverse environments with children, adolescents and their families in my professional career. I provide individual services as well as family work (both on-line and in person). I also provide educational consulting services and present workshops to families and/or organizations on communication. A big focus of what I do is to help your child open up and build their skills to be able to; understand and express their emotions, communicate (including non-verbal cues), make and maintain friends, cope with their anxiety, fears, frustrations, sadness, grief, trauma or anger in ways that aren’t harmful, etc.

• I have my M.Ed.in School Counseling from the University of Massachusetts and am a former school counselor and consultant in the public schools.

• I am trained with the Federation for Children as a Special Education Advocate.

• I am trained in the SOS Signs of Suicide program for Middle & High School kids.

• I am trained in the INDEPTH: Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health through the American Lung Association.

• Finally, I have been trained through Care Dimensions to run grief support groups and provide individual and group support for both children and adults.

My vast school counseling experience, ability to connect with kids as well as my commitment to meeting your child where they are at to help them reach realistic attainable goals sets me apart from traditional providers. I believe families are integral to the well being of their children and important partners in this work. I am also a parent to two great humans who have had their shares of ups and downs.

* Please note: my M.Ed. in school counseling does not allow for me to diagnose or take insurance.