Psychodynamic psychotherapist trained in EMDR
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Psychodynamic psychotherapist trained in EMDR, with experience incorporating mindfulness, somatics, parts work, and polyvagal theory, and a passion to never stop learning. Specialties include ADHD and neurodivergence, immigration, and PTSD/trauma.
Psychotherapist at Nelson Lacy Group (2026-04 – Present)
Collaborate on a personalized treatment plan with each client, building from a strong therapeutic alliance, according to the relational dynamic and the presenting problems. Successfully achieved reduction of symptoms and elimination of memory disturbance for clients using EMDR, with a 90% satisfaction rate.
Psychotherapist at Project Hospitality (2025-12 – Present)
Provide supportive psychotherapy and trauma-informed treatment to a diverse population, per the organization's mission to "reach out to community members who are hungry, homeless, or otherwise in need in order to work with them to achieve their self-sufficiency – thereby enhancing the quality of life in our community." Utilize modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation and EMDR.
Clinical Engagement Manager at NYC Health + Hospitals (2024-07 – 2025-10)
Supervisor for IPA Project: Emergency Department "Engagement and Navigation Team" (at Woodhull). Assess, engage, and triage homeless patients in the emergency room in order to coordinate services for housing, case management, and behavioral health needs, as well as shift population reliance on the ER towards primary care utilization. Daily crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment, with long-term care coordination relationships aimed at achieving person-centered healthcare goals, including therapeutic interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
FFS Psychotherapist at CASES Nathaniel Clinic (2023-09 – 2025-01)
Deliver weekly therapy for justice-involved clients experiencing SMI, ranging in age from 16 to 73. Perform intake assessments, formulate diagnoses, and create comprehensive treatment plans. Collaborate closely with psychiatric teams, case managers, legal representatives, probation officers, and others to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain timely progress notes in CareLogic, compose court correspondence, and facilitate discharge planning as necessary. Employed modalities including CBT, MI, and psychodynamic approach to effectively address conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, PTSD, MDD, BPD, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
MSW Intern at The Arthur Project (2022-09 – 2023-06)
"Redefining youth mentoring" — conducted weekly individual sessions with caseload of 6 middle school students, tracking SMART goals for academic, social, personal, and family life. Advocated on behalf of students with learning disabilities and language needs for IEP services. Facilitated an after-school group focused on social-emotional learning and restorative justice.
MSW in Social Work – Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Services (2024-05)
BA in Comparative Literature, International Relations – Cornell University (2010)
