That’s me, I have been to more Dropkick Murphys’ concerts than I can count since the age of 15 and I am pretty sure espresso may run through my veins. If I could set up a counseling shop on the street in a European café I would.

I absolutely love traveling to foreign countries and experiencing the local life when possible. When home in New Jersey I spend time with friends and family. And most of all I love catching some rays on the beach. But this balanced lifestyle came from years of my own self exploration and healing journey after multiple years of trauma and losses.

You see, I’ve been relying on some sort of coping skill since the age of six after the death of a family member which can only be described as horrific. By first grade I was suffering with severe anxiety. A school psychologist along with a ton of support helped me build ways to calm myself, so I stopped seeing the school nurse for those “tummy aches” I suffered.

From pictures of the living and those who have passed on my desk. To carrying a worry stone with me, I found ways to cope. Together we did everything we could to help calm my tiny head of those racing thoughts. So, it’s no surprise I became a mental health professional.

Entering the world of mental health as a practitioner in my mid-twenties I found myself on a whole new path to coping. Starting in the world of cognitive behavioral techniques, I then traveled into the world of mindfulness, distress-tolerance, and self-soothing techniques in my early thirties. Eventually, landing in the world of energy and bodywork practices in my mid to late thirties.

Since fall of 2020 I have further explored body-centered healing practices. I became a breath work facilitator and a certified yoga instructor. I firmly believe that healing trauma isn’t just about the mind—it’s about reconnecting with the body, finding peace within, and embracing the emotional journey.

I’ve walked this road myself and know the power of transformation. My hope is to create a safe, supportive space where you can discover your own strength, reconnect with your authentic self, and find peace in the chaos. Whether we’re working together to release trauma stored in the body, or embracing mindful techniques to manage life’s anxieties, I’m here to guide you on that path.

Let’s walk this journey together—cappuccinos optional, punk rock encouraged.