Are you accepting new clients?

Yes.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, but not all. I work through my partner at Alma to connect with certain health insurances in New York State. Please note I do not accept BlueCross BlueShield.

Choosing not to use your insurance may help ensure your privacy and prevent insurance companies from defining how much therapy you’re allowed to have. Additionally, it may actually benefit you to seek out-of-network services. For more information, click here for "8 Reasons to See an Out-of-Network Therapist."

You are also welcome to pay my private pay rate without worrying about insurance complications or limitations.

Will you call me back?

Yes, I will call you back and respond to emails generally within two business days.

What age do you work with?

I work with adults age 21 and older.

How fast can you see me?

I’m frequently able to see new clients within 1-2 weeks.

Do you see people in-person or online?

I see clients both online and in-person in Pittsford, NY.

What are your credentials and areas of expertise?

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor under a 5-year “T” status. I’ve worked in behavioral healthcare since 2011.

Areas of expertise include:
-Addictive behaviors
-Anger
-Anxiety
-Bipolar disorders
-Compulsive behaviors
-Chronic pain management
-COVID-19 anxiety
-Depression
-Drug and alcohol abuse
-Mindfulness
-Relationship concerns
-Self-exploration
-Spiritual and existential issues
-Stress
-Trauma

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique intervention that bridges a gap between Eastern and Western psychology. This advanced psychological method has been successfully applied for over four decades to address a variety of issues, including anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression, pain disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders.

Here’s how ACT can assist you:

-Alleviate stress and worry
-Manage painful emotions and thoughts more effectively than your current coping mechanisms
-Break patterns of self-defeating behavior
-Overcome feelings of insecurity and self-doubt
-Acknowledge and appreciate the full spectrum of emotions that contribute to a fulfilling life

ACT helps clients realize that distressing thoughts and emotions are not the root cause of their problems. Instead, it offers practical strategies centered on altering our relationship with these experiences. Hence, my sessions are a combination of psychotherapy, education, and coaching.

Do I need an addiction to work with you?

Absolutely not! My clients are diverse, encompassing individuals grappling with mental health issues, those battling drug/alcohol addictions and addictive behaviors, or a combination of both. I urge you to examine if there are actions or thought patterns in your current life that you recognize as unhealthy, yet continue to engage in.

Our collaborative efforts will aim to liberate you from these concerns and facilitate the embrace of a transformative change - one that is thrilling, purposeful, and aligned with your true self.

If I have an alcohol/drug addiction, do you require sobriety/clean time?

Yes. As therapy begins, I encourage my clients to achieve a minimum of 90 days of sobriety. This provides a relatively stable starting point for the challenging journey ahead. If you’re drinking or using a drug to avoid experiencing psychological pain, how can you possibly expect therapy to address psychological pain to be effective?

During our time together, I acknowledge that relapses are not uncommon. While my clients are free to make their own life choices, my practice emphasizes a values-guided lifestyle. Consequently, they remain responsible for their choices, which we actively examine and move towards during our sessions.