Since receiving my MSW degree from the Smith College School for Social Work over 30 years ago, I have specialized in psychodynamic and attachment informed individual psychotherapy, with an interest in mind-body issues.

I am a thoughtful, active, warm and compassionate therapist.  I enjoy working with my clients to develop curiousity about themselves and their struggles and to work towards greater self-compassion.  I see psychotherapy as a place where we can safely talk about painful issues, be they past or present, and I believe that not feeling alone with difficult experiences can make them much more tolerable.

Education and Experience

I received my undergraduate degree from Smith College and, after working with adolescents in a residential program, obtained my MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work.  I have worked with adults and adolescents in various settings including family service and community mental health agencies, Children's Hospital and private practice.  I was on the Clinical Practice Faculty at the Smith College School for Social Work for 7 years, where I taught Clinical Practice with Children,  Adolescents and Adults and Advanced Group Practice.  As a senior social worker at Children's Hospital, I supervised and trained MSW, doctoral and post-doctoral students.  I have also served as a supervisor for the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy's Training Program and, for several years, was on the advisory board of the Norfolk County DA's Child Advocacy Center.

I am certified in Integrative Mental Health and have a particular interest in working with children and families affected by PANS/PANDAS.

I have an advanced certificate in group psychotherapy from the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy and continue to participate in trainings through NSGP as well as the American Group Psychotherapy Association.  In addition, I chaired the NSGP Annual Conference for several years.

I continue to participate in specialized training in order to be educated about current research, practice and theories in the mental health field.

Professional  Memberships: 
Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy