I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I am passionate about women and families reaching their potential! I thoroughly enjoy working with women and families. My professional and personal experience has allowed me to have an in-depth understanding of my client’s issues. I provide a safe therapeutic environment to explore to issues. I utilize a strength based and empowerment based approach with my clients. I believe that with the right tools and assistance everyone can overcome their obstacles. “We are all a work in progress.”
I have been trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy extensively. Utilizing these psychological models, we examine cognitive distortions and engage in behavioral actions to help change your targeted concerns. In DBT we examine the following areas: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. They are created to help individuals get a better handle on managing behaviors, emotions and thoughts.
Education
Capella University
Masters of Science in Psychology specializing in Counseling
Marymount University of Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Concentration: Art Therapy
Affiliations
Member of American Counseling Association
US-Afghan Women’s Council of Afghanistan
Member of Good Therapy & Psychology Today
Professional Experience
ACCESS: Supports For Living (Formerly known as Occupations, Inc.)
Mount Saint Mary College
Department of State- International Mental Health Programming for Afghanistan
Grossman Burn Foundation- Contract work for Afghanistan
Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of West Chester (Formerly known as Saint Francis Hospital)
Anderson Center for Autism
Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
Noor's Therapy 