As a social worker and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) specialist at the NYU Langone Child Study Center at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, I am deeply committed to addressing the mental health challenges that many young people and their families face today.
I am a member of the DBT team as a part of the NYU Child Study Center’s Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program. As a DBT specialist, I integrate mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy to find a balance between acceptance and change. My expertise includes working with adolescents and their families in managing a wide range of mental health conditions. With extensive training in DBT and a proactive approach to care, I collaborate with individuals to develop the skills they need to more effectively pursue their own life goals.
Throughout my career, I have worked with adolescents and families in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient and outpatient systems of care focused on supporting adolescents with their substance use. These diverse experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health care and the importance of a tailored, multi-diagnostic treatment approach.
I hold a degree in psychology and creative writing from Washington & Lee University, a master of arts in poetry from the University of East Anglia, and a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University. I am personally interested in the cross-section of emotional wellbeing and artistic expression, and my passion for mental health care was further enriched by experiences with the natural world, including a semester at the National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming and working in wilderness therapy.
Inspired by the potential for positive change through collaborative care, I joined NYU Langone as a fulltime faculty member in the fall of 2024, after a year as a social work intern on the DBT team. At the Child Study Center, I am grateful to be part of a multidisciplinary practice and DBT team, where we work together to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for our patients.
