MHC-I

I work with preteens ages 10+, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional distress, identity concerns, and difficult life experiences. I understand that culture, family, immigration experiences, and a sense of belonging can influence emotional well-being and the way we understand ourselves.

As a Caribbean immigrant, I bring cultural humility and personal understanding to my work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy where you can feel seen, respected, and supported while developing greater self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Who I Support

I support:

• Preteens ages 10+, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm

• Caribbean and immigrant individuals seeking culturally responsive therapy

• Individuals exploring identity, culture, belonging, and the impact of immigration experiences

• Those processing difficult or traumatic experiences and their emotional impact

• Individuals seeking to strengthen coping skills, resilience, and emotional awareness

• Those looking for a supportive space to better understand themselves and their experiences

I especially enjoy supporting individuals experiencing anxiety or trauma, particularly those from Caribbean and immigrant backgrounds. I aim to provide a culturally responsive space where you can explore identity, better understand your emotional experiences, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful healing. 

My Approach

My approach is integrative, client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, cultural humility, and an understanding that your experiences, relationships, culture, and environment can all influence your emotional well-being.

I draw from:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and develop healthier ways of responding to anxiety and emotional distress.

• Mindfulness-Based Strategies to strengthen awareness of your thoughts and emotions, support emotional regulation, and help you feel more grounded in the present.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy to approach difficult experiences with attention to safety, trust, empowerment, and the ways trauma can affect emotional well-being and relationships.

I also incorporate psychoeducation to help you better understand anxiety, trauma, emotional responses, and coping strategies while developing practical tools that can support you outside of sessions. 

Education & Professional Status

I am pursuing my Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling & Wellness at New York University Steinhardt. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & English from SUNY New Paltz in May 2024.

I practice under clinical supervision in accordance with New York State regulations. Ongoing supervision supports ethical, high-quality care and helps ensure you receive thoughtful, client-centered treatment while your privacy remains protected.

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – New York, New Jersey

• Meritain Health – New York, New Jersey

• Cigna – New York, New Jersey

• Magnacare – New York

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (formerly Empire) – New York

• Carelon Behavioral Health – New York, New Jersey

• Oscar (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

• United Healthcare (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

• Oxford (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

• UMR (Optum) – New York, New Jersey

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – New York

• Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

• Highmark BlueCross BlueShieldof Western New York

• Out-of-Network Benefits