I graduated summa cum laude from Point Park University's School of Arts & Sciences with a degree in Psychology in 2015 with an Honors Certificate; and I was inducted into Alpha Chi National College Honor Society and Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. In the Spring of 2017, I graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of the Arts in Psychological Counseling and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling. I completed my clinical internship at Mount Sinai West - The Addictions Institute of New York.I began my career a mental health counselor at an Opioid Treatment Program in the Bronx through Montefiore Medical Center at the Melrose Wellness Center. In this role, I provided ongoing individual counseling to approximately 50-60 clients, in addition to facilitating a weekly psycho-educational/process hybrid group regarding marginalization and substance abuse. Additionally, I held various leadership roles through my engagement in the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Department of Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center. I worked at with a group practice as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. In this role I provided individual and couples therapy, facilitated two weekly interpersonal process groups, and engaged in teletherapy/coaching services when necessary. I provided supervision to masters level interns and pre-licensed clinicians. I launched my private practice for individual, couples, and group therapy. I am also able to provide clinical supervision and I'm both an anti-oppression and LGBTQIA+ consultant.I am an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology & Education at Teachers College, Columbia University teaching mental health counseling graduate students. I also am an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU teaching internship, practicum, cross cultural counseling, group dynamics and lab for individual counseling skills to graduate students in mental health counseling.Lastly, I am the current President of the Point Park University Alumni Association Board of Directors as well as an Ex-Officio Member of the Point Park University Board of Trustees.Specialties: Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Teaching, Psychological Evaluations, Qualitative Research, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Trauma, Multicultural Psychotherapy, Anti-Oppressive Practices, Clinical Supervision, Higher Education, Mood Disorders, Feminism, Gender, Sexuality, Substance Use Disorders, Alumni Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, and Event Planning.