Education

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• Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Rutgers University, 2007

• Masters of Arts in Psychological Counseling, Monmouth University, 2009

• Post Masters in Psychological Counseling, Monmouth University, 2010

• 1st year of College, New York, Dance Major, 2003

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Professional Licensing

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• New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 2012

  • #37PC00490600​

• New Jersey Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), 2011

  • #37LC00180100​​

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Professional Certifications

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• Post Masters Certificate in Psychological Counseling

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

• Disaster Response Crisis Counselor (DRCC)

• Certified Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Provider

• Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional

• Certified Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Provider

• Certified Somatic Therapist for Complex Trauma

• Certified SMART Recovery Facilitator

• Certified Enneagram Coach

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Career & Experience

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18+ Years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health and addiction field for Adult, Older Adult & Adolescent

• Inpatient Hospitalization Facilities

• Detox Centers

• Rehabilitation Facilities

• Out-Patient Methadone Treatment Center

• Partial Care & Intensive Out-Patient Treatment Facilities

• Substance Abuse evaluations and assessments

• Court Ordered Treatment for drug and alcohol offenses, anger management

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12+ Years of experience working in private practice, Adult Individual & Couples

• Mental Health counseling

• Substance Abuse and Recovery counseling

• Process Addictions counseling (gambling, sex, pornography)

• Marriage & Couples counseling

• Individual & Couples Sex Therapy

• Expert Witness in Court for Drug Case

• Court Ordered Treatment for drug and alcohol offenses, anger management and sex offenders

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2+ Years working as a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Provider

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Specialty Areas of Interest

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• Drug, Alcohol & Nicotine Addiction: cessation of unhealthy coping with substances, how to manage emotions without substances, harm reduction, how to enjoy a sober living lifestyle 

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• Sex & Relationships: sexual intimacy, communicating wants/needs, expressing passion and desires, hypo/hyperactive libido, commitment & sacrifice of monogamy, negotiating as a couple, erotic enhancement, & non-traditional relationships

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• Erotic Movement for Female Sexual Empowerment: female sexual self-esteem & confidence, enhancing personal pleasure, body image

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• Sex Therapy: physical health, pain, pelvic floor health & wellness,  mental & emotional sexual health, performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sex/love/pornography addiction, sexual deviance, sexual trauma

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• Somatic Therapy: mind-body connection, body awareness, mindful attention to physiological responses to thoughts, feelings, while processing & releasing stress/trauma, stretching, posture, breath work, visualization

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• Natural Childbirth: prenatal counseling for women who have a goal for delivering naturally, water-birth, medication free pregnancy, labor and delivery, and support with anti-vaccination parenting lifestyle

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• Mind-Body, Gut-Brain Connection: how lifestyle choices affect mental and physical health, nutrition, exercise, fasting, mindful meditation/prayer, nature & grounding, plant medicine & supplements

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• Psycho-spirituality: creating meaning of life & purpose, living with intention & manifestation

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• Light & Sound healing: utilizing color waves and sound frequencies, light therapy, binaural frequencies for mental health, sleep regulation

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• Enneagram Personality: personality strengths/weaknesses

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