Therapeutic Approach

I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, blending evidence-based modalities with genuine compassion. Some of the techniques I often integrate include:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness-Based Practices

In every session, I focus on:

• Building emotional safety and trust
• Honoring your lived experience
• Helping you reconnect with your strengths
• Supporting you in moving toward your goals—at your own pace

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Specialties & Focus Areas

• Trauma & PTSD (including complex trauma)
• Anxiety and mood disorders
• Depression
• Relationship challenges
• Self-esteem and identity issues
• Life transitions
• Dissociative disorders

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Languages

• English
• Albanian
• French
• Italian

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Education & Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Connecticut
• Serving clients in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

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My Philosophy

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—because you are not broken. It’s about understanding, acceptance, and finding new ways to cope, connect, and thrive. I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, providing a space where they can safely unpack what they’ve been carrying and learn to navigate life with more ease and self-compassion.