Anxiety often feels like living on high alert. Thoughts race ahead, the body stays tense, and there’s a constant sense that something needs to be managed, prevented, or controlled. Even when things are “fine,” the worry doesn’t quite turn off. Over time, this can shrink your sense of freedom and make rest feel out of reach.
Therapy offers a space to understand what the anxiety is organized around. What fears, expectations, or internal pressures are keeping the alarm system running. Rather than simply trying to quiet symptoms, we listen to what the anxiety is communicating. As this becomes clearer, many people find they can relate differently to their thoughts and sensations, loosen rigid patterns, and move through life with more ease and choice.
While each person experiences anxiety uniquely, common signs often include:
Therapy provides a safe, supportive environment where you can notice the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that contribute to anxiety. This awareness allows you to explore patterns without judgment and understand how they may be affecting your daily life.
In sessions, we work collaboratively to develop practical strategies for responding to anxiety rather than reacting automatically. This may include grounding techniques, mindfulness exercises, or approaches to gently shift unhelpful thought patterns. Over time, these practices can reduce distress and help you feel more in control of your reactions.
Anxiety often intersects with multiple areas of life, including:
I am a licensed clinical social worker offering therapy for adults who are struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of disconnection. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they can’t fully explain. They may find themselves repeating the same emotional responses or caught in relationships that feel unsatisfying or confusing.
My work is grounded in the belief that symptoms are meaningful. Anxiety, perfectionism, emotional paralysis- these are not just problems to be managed but expressions of something deeper, often rooted in earlier experience or unconscious conflict. In therapy, we create the conditions for those patterns to reveal themselves, so they can be understood and worked through, not just pushed aside.
I offer a space where your thoughts, dreams, and frustrations can be explored freely and with intention. This allows for more lasting change. As we begin to uncover what has remained hidden, many people find that life opens up in new and unexpected ways. The goal is not to become someone else, but to make more sense of who you already are and to find new ways of living that feel more authentic.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and major life transitions. My clinical foundation was shaped within the Veterans Affairs system, where I worked across primary care mental health, PTSD treatment, residential programs, and integrated medical settings.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, steady, and clear. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, CPT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based interventions, offering care that is structured enough to support meaningful change while remaining flexible and responsive to each client.
At Branch Lane, I provide a space where clients feel understood and supported as they work toward greater clarity, resilience, and balance. I am deeply committed to culturally responsive, inclusive care and values the full context of each client’s experiences, identities, and story.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in supporting women through life transitions, motherhood, and the emotional complexities that often accompany change. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, infertility, loss, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, and the challenges of parenting across stages of life.
My clinical approach is collaborative, attuned, and grounded in psychodynamic and relational frameworks, while integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. I view symptoms not simply as problems to fix, but as meaningful signals that invite careful listening and understanding. I strive to create a reflective, safe space where clients can explore their emotional patterns and develop insight.
My work is informed by extensive experience in early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and family systems. I have served as a lead consultant with New York City child welfare services, providing clinical consultation, training, and case guidance. I have also worked in schools and therapeutic programs supporting children, parents, and families navigating grief, behavioral challenges, and stress from developmental and environmental pressures.
I am a compassionate therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients build balance, resilience, and emotional clarity. Grounded in warmth and authenticity, I prioritize strong rapport and genuine validation to create a safe, collaborative space for growth. My approach blends evidence-based DBT techniques with an intuitive understanding of each client’s unique experiences, empowering them to develop skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment that is truly their space to learn, grow, and express themselves freely in a safe, non-judgmental setting. I focus on helping individuals develop practical DBT skills that support emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and greater resilience in everyday life.
