ABOUT ME
My Experience
I specialize in helping people identify and achieve their personal goals, developing tools and insights to improve resilience and wellbeing.
My experience comes from nearly twenty years of work and training in psychology and education: I hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology, and have taught at the high school and college level in Psychology, Language Arts, and Music. I spent six years as the Director of Advising at the Bard Early College Cleveland, overseeing and developing Social Emotional Learning as well as academic coaching and the college application process. I have also served as the Director of Accessibility at Bard College, and have a special interest in supporting neurodiverse students.
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I am deeply invested in the wellbeing of my clients, and look forward to helping you. Get in touch to learn more.
EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATEÂ COACHING
No two people have exactly the same needs and experiences, so coaching should be tailored to the individual and their goals and values. My approach to coaching is eclectic, adapting to the unique needs and styles of my clients, drawing from approaches including but not limited to: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology.
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One key component to my approach is the importance of exploring, developing, and learning to utilize one's unique strengths. So often we are so focused our shortcomings that we end up limiting our own capacity to succeed and thrive. Coaching offers a chance to examine the ways in which our strengths can be put to work- not just to solve problems, but to guide us towards goals that are realistic and fulfilling, fueling our motivation and confidence.​
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I enjoy working with individuals and families.
I also offer consultation in professional and educational settings.
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Sessions are currently held virtually and in person.
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LIFE COACHING
Life throws many surprises at us, and at times we all find ourselves feeling stuck, lost, or just stressed. We may feel that we lack the ability to cope, or the skills to succeed, when often we are simply stuck with strategies and thought processes that need an upgrade in order to adapt to new challenges, or old patterns of thinking and behavior that just no longer work for us.Â
Coaching offers an opportunity to build new perspective and new tools and habits, helping to gain a clearer sense of our goals for ourselves and a path toward achieving those goals, with plenty of support along the way.
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
Whether you are a student, parent, or professional, life can be overwhelming and many of us struggle to get it all done or produce work we are proud of- at times we can be so caught up in catching up that we lose sight of the goals we set out to pursue.
Executive functioning coaching provides support and concrete skills around organization, time management, motivation, and work-life balance.
GET TO KNOW ME
Outside of the office, I spend most of my time with my two children, 8Â and 10Â years old, and our 2 dogs.Â
I love making music- I play all the stringed instruments except the upright bass, and I especially love playing with others in ensembles.
I also enjoy creative projects with my kids and making a mess in the kitchen.