My path into this work began in the role of a chaplain at Lenox Hill Hospital, where I accompanied patients and families facing illness, loss, and death. I came to that work through my training in contemplative care at the New York Zen Center, and it was there that I felt the quiet but profound power of presence. Sitting with what felt, at times, to be unholdable taught me something essential: that being deeply accompanied can be healing in and of itself.
Wanting to continue this kind of relational work, I went on to train as a psychotherapist. My studies at Yale University and New York University gave me a strong foundation in psychological theory and clinical practice. And yet, my most meaningful professional home emerged when I discovered experiential, attachment-focused approaches—particularly AEDP and Internal Family Systems—which resonated deeply with my own lived experience and values.
These modalities honor the wisdom of the body, the importance of emotional experience, and the central role of relationship in healing. They have been personally transformative for me, and it has been profoundly moving to witness the ways they support my clients’ growth, integration, and renewed sense of aliveness.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Social Work, New York University
Master of Arts in Religion, Yale University
Certificate in Contemplative Care, New York Zen Center
Level 2 Trained AEDP Therapist, AEDP Institute
Level 2 Trained IFS Therapist, IFS Institute