I supervise and run a group psychotherapy practiceI offer virtual and in-person therapy sessionsI facilitate classes on mindfulness meditation and other topics

I provide short-term goal-oriented psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families, ages 5 to 85I plan and facilitate a support group for young adults ages 18-23 promoting independence, goal-setting, and motivation

Social Work Field Instructor

Provided short-term and long-term counseling for high school students, often regarding relationship issuesLed on-going groups on topics including, anti-bullying, female empowerment, success for teens, and GSAConducted workshops to promote healthy relationships, and prevent abusive relationships, and sexual assault Developed and implemented school-wide social-emotional needs assessment to inform individual and group interventionsDesigned and led student assemblies, parent workshops, professional development for school staff, and other outreach

Developed curriculum and co-led support groups and recreational groups for high school students and GED recipientsGroup topics included, parenting, anger management, female empowerment, goal setting, self-regulation, and healthConducted short-term individual counseling and provided referrals for long-term mental health and support services

Planned and implemented crisis intervention strategies and support groups for families affected by Hurricane SandyDeveloped social and emotional programming for youth in grades K-6 enrolled in PAL's after school program.Conducted 1 to 1 individual play therapy and counseling Trained PAL staff on implementing the social and emotional education.Cultivated outside resources to provide specialized workshops and activities for youth.

Planned, directed, supervised recreational and rehabilitative activities for families who had a member who was blind or multiply disabled.

led a student-driven service learning program for fifth grade students interested in community advocacy work. My team planned and executed a school-wide "Health Week" and raised over $400 for our sister school in Haiti. I also led a homework help group, and supported students writing their community blog.

Counseled "at risk" students individually using structured and child-directed play therapy to work towards achieving treatment goals. Some of these goals included social skill building, increasing frustration tolerance, reducing anxiety, and providing support through conflict or transitions in the child's home life. I worked collaboratively with parents and teachers to best support the child.I co-facilitated three support groups for 23 students in small groups with the shared experience of separation or divorce of their parents or caregivers. The children in these groups benefited from education, normalization and shared connections with peers.

I provided individual cognitive-behaviorally oriented psychotherapy to adults with brain injury and degenerative disorders. My clients made progress towards treatment goals and expressed feeling benefited by our work together. I facilitated a support group for women with disabilities and at times incorporated art therapy techniques to facilitate expression of emotion and encourage group bonding.

I led therapeutic art projects with the help of a translator for recent Tibetan refugee children to assist them in processing their difficult journey India as well as to aid in their adjustment process.

I provided direct care and supervision for youth and adolescents with a variety of acute emotional & behavioral mental health disorders in a long-term inpatient treatment facility. I formed strong relationships with many clients. My responsibilities included behavioral and milieu management, helping clients with activities of daily living, assisting clients in school, and leading recreational and therapeutic groups including Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

I assisted in a Reggio-Emilia preschool and childcare where I worked with children ages 2 to 11. I primarily worked with 2-3 year olds and often broke into small groups to explore a new art material, engage in sensory play, or cook and then documented their experience to share with parents though writing and photos.

I supervised, supported and lead a group of seven camp counselors. I worked to coach and mentor staff members to form positive connections with campers. I also facilitated group activities and assisted with behavior management and scheduling.