ABOUT ME
Why I Do This Work
I've witnessed firsthand what happens when mental healthcare isn't accessible. I've seen people carry pain from poverty, unstable homes, and traumatic experiences with no safe place to process them—not because they didn't want help, but because help simply wasn't available to them.
That suffering doesn't disappear. It shapes how people see themselves, how they move through the world, and how they connect with others.
Witnessing this reality, combined with my own healing journey, taught me something crucial:
Healing is possible, but it rarely happens in isolation.
Resilience isn't something you're born with—it's something you build, often with the right support at the right time.
That's what inspired me to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Not just to help people in crisis, but to provide the early, accessible support that prevents crisis in the first place.
The support that should be available to everyone.
For over 13 years in New York City, I've specialized in prevention-focused mental healthcare—helping people navigate major life transitions, recognize early warning signs, and build resilience before overwhelm becomes crisis.
**Because I know what happens when people don't get help until it's too late. And I know what becomes possible when they do.**
Beyond the Therapy Room
My commitment to accessible mental healthcare extends beyond individual practice.
My background as a Senior Executive Producer at Paramount and CBS Sports taught me the power of storytelling to create connection and inspire change. I learned how to lead high-performing teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and create content that moves people.
Now I bring that same creative leadership and strategic thinking to consulting with digital mental health platforms and tech companies—ensuring that AI-powered wellness tools are clinically sound, culturally competent, and accessible to the communities that need them most.
I believe technology can democratize mental healthcare, but only when built with clinical expertise, cultural humility, and a genuine commitment to equity.
Whether I'm sitting with a client, advising a tech startup, or advocating for policy change, my work is guided by one question:
How do we create mental health systems that truly serve everyone—especially those who've been left behind?
CREDENTIALS & APPROACH
Professional Background
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- 13+ years specializing in prevention-focused care
- Former Senior Executive Producer, Paramount Brand Studio & CBS Sports
- Digital health consultant for tech platforms
- Mental health equity advocate
- Based in New York City
Clinical Approaches
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment Theory
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Prevention-Focused Framework
WHAT GUIDES MY WORK
Human Dignity
Every person deserves to be seen, heard, & honored in their full humanity regardless of income, background, or zip code.
Prevention Over Crisis
The best mental healthcare isn't reactive—it's proactive. Building resilience before crisis saves lives.
Equity as Action
Equity isn't a buzzword. It's a commitment to dismantling barriers and creating access for those systematically excluded.
Technology as Tool, Not Replacement
AI and digital tools can expand access, but only when designed with clinical integrity and human-centered values.
"My clinical insights on relationships and mental health have been featured in HuffPost, where I translate complex therapeutic concepts into accessible guidance."