Welcome to a private psychotherapy practice for adults in Buffalo, Western New York, and across New York State.
Where the wisdom of psychotherapy's traditions meets the architecture of lived experience
Welcome to a private psychotherapy practice for individuals who value inquiry, insight, and substance.
I bring together the wisdom of psychotherapy's traditions with an ecologically informed understanding of human development, environment, relationships, and change. This perspective guides a private, relationship-centered experience tailored to each person's history, circumstances, challenges, and values.
Exceptional psychotherapy begins with an understanding of the whole person in context. Through a collaborative, comprehensive approach, we work together to develop greater self-understanding, resilience, agency, and a more meaningful relationship with yourself and the world around you.
This practice is intentionally designed to provide individualized attention and an enduring therapeutic relationship across life's changing seasons. Based in Western New York, I offer in-person therapy near Buffalo and secure online therapy throughout New York State.
An experienced clinical social worker with a human-centered approach to psychotherapy
I’m a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a longstanding interest in the relationships, places, cultures, and circumstances that shape our lives.
My perspective is shaped by social work and informed by an ecological understanding of human experience. I’m interested not only in what happens within us, but in what happens around us: the relationships we inhabit, the expectations we carry, the environments we move through, and the larger social worlds of which we are a part. This allows us to consider your experience with both depth and context.
I believe good psychotherapy is both deeply human and intellectually serious. It requires curiosity, clinical judgment, evidence, and a genuine relationship between two people. Our work is collaborative and individualized, drawing from established psychotherapy traditions while remaining responsive to who you are, where you are in life, and what you hope to understand or change.
Compassionate, collaborative support for the experiences and circumstances that shape our lives
People come to therapy for many reasons, such as feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or weighed down by changes in relationships, family, career, culture, or other areas of life. I specialize in working with adults of all ages navigating transitions, chronic stress, questions of belonging and identity, relational challenges, and the complexities of contemporary life.
Many individuals who seek support here carry significant responsibilities within their professions, families, and communities. Others may simply be at a point in life when familiar ways of moving through the world no longer feel quite right.
Whatever brings you to therapy, our work considers the whole person in context, making space to explore what is happening within you, between you and others, and within the broader environments and circumstances you inhabit.
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The demands of contemporary life can accumulate in ways that are difficult to see until they begin affecting how you feel, function, and relate to others. Work, finances, caregiving, family responsibilities, technology, uncertainty, and the expectation to continually keep up can leave little room to rest or recover. Therapy can provide space to step back, understand what you're carrying, and consider more sustainable ways of living.
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Sometimes the mind and body simply don't seem to have an "off" switch. Worry, overthinking, irritability, tension, difficulty concentrating, and feeling emotionally overwhelmed can make it difficult to be present or enjoy the things that matter. Therapy can help you understand what is driving that activation, develop greater flexibility in responding to stress, and create more room for calm and perspective.
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Work can be a source of purpose and satisfaction, but it can also become a source of relentless pressure. High expectations, perfectionism, professional identity, career uncertainty, workplace stress, and the desire to succeed can gradually lead to exhaustion or a sense that you're never doing enough. Therapy can help you understand the patterns driving that pressure and find a healthier relationship with work, achievement, and yourself.
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Some of life's most difficult periods occur when the roles and circumstances we've known begin to change. Marriage, divorce, parenthood, an empty nest, caring for aging parents, relocation, career changes, retirement, and other transitions can challenge our sense of identity and direction. Therapy can offer perspective and support as you adjust to what has changed and consider what comes next.
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Our closest relationships can be among the most meaningful and challenging parts of our lives. Partners, family members, friends, and colleagues all bring expectations, needs, histories, and patterns of their own. Therapy can help you better understand those dynamics, communicate more effectively, establish boundaries, navigate conflict, and remain connected to others without losing yourself in the process.
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Depression doesn't always look like sadness. Sometimes it feels like exhaustion, numbness, irritability, isolation, loss of motivation, or simply going through the motions without feeling fully engaged in your life. Whether you've experienced depression before or are struggling to understand a more recent sense of disconnection, therapy can help you make sense of what you're experiencing and begin moving toward greater engagement and vitality.
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Loss and adversity can change us, sometimes in ways that aren't immediately apparent. Grief, trauma, difficult relationships, illness, disappointment, and other painful experiences can continue to influence how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. Therapy provides an opportunity to process what you've experienced, understand its impact, and determine how you want to carry it forward.
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Sometimes the question isn't simply "How can I feel better?" but "What do I want my life to look like now?" You may have reached a point where old priorities no longer fit, success hasn't brought the fulfillment you expected, or you're uncertain about what comes next. Therapy can provide space to reflect on your values, priorities, relationships, and aspirations and to develop a clearer sense of direction.
Common Questions
More details about individual therapy and how to begin.
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My administrative and telehealth office is located at the Southside Commerce Center 300 Gleed Avenue in East Aurora, NY.
I am excited to announce the relocation of my practice to its new location at 501 John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst, NY, opening for in-person therapy sessions in November 2026! This convenient location is central to Erie and Niagara Counties, near University at Buffalo’s north campus, and easily accessible via I-290, I-990, and NFTA-Metro bus.
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Yes, I offer secure online therapy for adults throughout New York State.
Telehealth provides the flexibility of meeting from a location that works for you while maintaining the consistency, privacy, and depth of an ongoing therapeutic relationship.
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The frequency of therapy depends on your goals, needs, circumstances, and the type of support you are seeking. Many clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions to establish momentum, continuity, and build a strong therapeutic relationship.
As therapy progresses, the frequency of sessions may evolve based on your needs and preferences. We will regularly discuss what feels most appropriate for your circumstances.
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I operate as a private-pay practice, allowing for greater privacy, flexibility, and continuity than insurance-driven care often permits.
50-minute session: $135
90-minute session: $240
Payment is processed securely via autopay using any major credit or debit card. Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and wellness cards may apply, pending eligibility.
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This is a private-pay practice and I do not participate directly with insurance plans. Depending on your plan, you may have out-of-network benefits that provide partial reimbursement for psychotherapy services.
Because plans vary considerably, I recommend contacting your insurance provider before beginning therapy to confirm your behavioral health benefits, reimbursement rates, deductible requirements, and any documentation they require.
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Getting started begins with scheduling a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This brief conversation provides an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and determine whether working together may be a good fit.
If we decide that it may be a good match, we will schedule an initial session and begin developing an understanding of your goals, experiences, and the areas you would like to explore.
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The first session is an opportunity to begin understanding what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and consider how we might work together. We will discuss your history, current circumstances, and what you hope to gain from therapy while allowing space for questions about the process.
Schedule a complimentary consultation and begin the conversation.
Deciding to begin psychotherapy is a meaningful decision. It is also reasonable to have questions about whether a particular therapist and approach are right for you.
A complimentary 15-minute phone consultation provides an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, what you are looking for, and whether working together may be a good fit.