I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years experience providing crisis counseling to diverse populations.These include veterans, elderly, trauma survivors, adults struggling with sexual or substance abuse, gender issues, medical issues, physical changes and those who have had sudden loss. I provide solution based strategies to address grief, anxiety, depression, along with stress management skills and resilience building. I have a holistic approach, treating the body, mind and spirit. to address unresolved issues.

in a well-established mental health clinic.

Hosted Webinar “Helping the Special Needs Population Cope with Secondary Losses.” February 2011.•Invited guest speaker at Rockville Centre Bereavement Conference, 2002 to 2019.

Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Medical Social Work for Hospice and Early Intervention Program.Achievements:•Presented “Clinical Interventions with the ID/DD Population” at Molloy College, Social Work Conference. May 2013.•Presented “Finding the Balance” Workshops for New York City Healthcare Professionals, St. John’s University; November, 2013.•Presenter at NYSACRA, “Bereavement and Loss Issues with the ID/DD Population.

with the elderly in crisis.

Psychotherapy with terminally ill and their family members. Bereavement group leader.

Crisis work pre and post death for adults,children and their families. Responsible for designing, implementing, and funding the first bereavement camp which included the children and their surviving parent. Facilitated support groups, and individual crisis counseling.