About

For 10 years, I have walked alongside individuals in their recovery journeys.

I am a dually licensed mental health counselor (MA #11447, NH #EL04014).

I have specialized training and experience working with individuals coping with addiction and mental health challenges.  

My approach is: empathetic, non-judgmental, person-centered, and solution-focused.​

I carefully attend to each client by drawing out their unique strengths so that we can co-create a plan of care. I believe it is important to get to the root of the issue. We are not our addictive behaviors. Our addictive behavior is simply a means of coping that no longer serves us. When dealing with substance use concerns, it is important to work with a treatment professional who has knowledge and experience treating  addiction. 

Areas of specialization & expetise

Alcohol (ETHOL) dependence, addressing daily use, binge drinking, and “problem drinking”. Supporting individuals who are sober curious, want to reduce drinking or achieve total cessation.

Drug dependence which includes the following substances:

  • Fentanyl
  • Prescription opioids such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet)
  • Cocaine
  • Methamphetamine
  • Prescription stimulants such as Adderall
  • Marijuana
  • Nicotine, cigarettes, and vaping
  • Caffeine

Behavioral addictions such as gambling, gaming, technology/internet/phone overuse.

Codependency, (“love addiction”) care-taking behavior familiar to relationships where one or more people is actively using drugs or alcohol.

theoretical alignment

My approach is holistic, I believe that the physical body and mind are interconnected. When we use drugs, we are  impacting our physical, mental and emotional health. Life is challenging and we may find ourselves attempting to self-sooth by using substances or engaging in behaviors that give us momentary relief if we do have other ways to cope. Chronic stress can lead to physical health problems such as chronic pain, fatigue, headaches, insomnia.

I believe it is important to evaluate the whole person and identify the core issues instead of treating symptoms. I utilize the disease model of addiction which considers one’s genetic, biological, neurological, and environmental factors.

I practice with a theoretical alignment based in Existential psychology. I follow Dr. Irvin D. Yalom’s theory regarding the four ultimate concerns of life;  freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness and death. I believe that our substance use is often at attempt to numb Existential discomfort when we are faced with the Ultimate Concerns in our daily lives. 
 

Rates & investment

I provide accessible therapy services to clients in the state of Massachusetts- in my office and via telehealth video sessions. I accept the following insurance plans listed below. In some cases, clients prefer to pay out of pocket. I am happy to discuss payment options with you. It is important to me that people living with the challenges of addiction and mental health issues are able to affordably receive care.

rates

 
 
 

Initial phone consultation- Free

Initial intake session- $185

Individual session- $160 (50 minutes) 

 

insurance

I accept the following insurance plans:

Aetna
Carelon
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Optum
Tufts Health Plan
United Health Care, UHS
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"she's empathetic, and a non-judgemental listener. I feel like I can really talk about anything." - richard

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