I help families access resources for lasting success. My faithful companion, Chip the Goldendoodle, often joins me at events. I'm committed to building a supportive, compassionate community through empathy and connection. Please reach out if you have any questions about our work at Ahava or how we can support our community together!

My specialized areas of treatment include anxiety, depression adjustment-related difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, family and marital conflict, and behavioral issues. Regarding children, I have experience with working with children who struggle with management of their impulsivities, emotional regulation, anger issues, trauma history and lack in social skills as well. My experience with these specialties ranges from working in a community mental health center to a private practice. I strongly value the place of collaboration and take a systems based approach to therapy.

Treatment approaches are unique to every person and my goal is to meet you where you are at to sustain and motivate growth. I take a direct, compassionate approach to care through highlighting strengths and identifying areas for growth. I look forward to partnering with you in your therapy journey!

With over ten years of experience, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of inpatient settings with adolescents, adults, and their families. I value and encourage the involvement of family and outside systems to help my clients meet their identified therapy goals and support sustainable change. My systems-based approach creates a level of accountability that ultimately supports my clients in achieving consistency in their relationships. I seek to employ a strengths-based approach to support my clients in their journey towards self-actualization.

I’m passionate about providing clients with the opportunity to experience vulnerability safely and understand their own experiences as it pertains to their patterns of engagement. Surrendering to the therapeutic process and accepting that changes are necessary for your own well-being is the first step. I look forward to being a part of your process so that you can be the best you!

In my therapeutic practice I have worked with a range of presentations including attachment disruptions, PTSD, substance use disorders, behavioral disruptions, anxiety and depression.

My clinical experience has allowed me the opportunity to work in residential care facilities, youth corrections and community mental health centers. I am passionate about building a genuine therapeutic relationship that allows the client to connect with themselves and thrive! I seek to explore the underlying challenges that contribute to challenges across all systems of life. With this, I work with clients to break down these patterns to help promote growth and success that is sustainable.

My areas of focus include: attachment disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidality, mood disorders, behavioral issues and emotional dysregulation. In my therapy practice I utilize EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, family therapy and person-centered therapy. In meeting you where you are at in the process, we will decide as a team that approach that works best for you.

I value the trust and time that is invested in the therapy process and look forward to the opportunity to work with you to reach your full potential!

Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I am passionate about helping young people and their families navigate the many stressors of life. You can expect our work together to be individualized and creative, my goal is to meet you where you are in our treatment process. I specialize in working with clients experiencing suicidality, behavioral issues, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. My therapeutic approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, parent management training and parent child interactional therapy.

In my previous clinical experience, I have worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health settings and emergency departments. I am passionate about creating safe spaces in any setting where clients are free from judgement and free to grow.

Congratulations on taking the first challenging step in seeking support for you or your family! I celebrate the time and effort that you have already committed to yourself and your healing and look forward to the opportunity of working with you!

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization levels of care, as well as outpatient community health. I have advanced training in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and have experience supporting families with Family Based Treatment for eating disorders.

I value deep connection, direct communication and gentle humor in a therapeutic relationship, and I am curious and relational in my approach. I strive to create a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment where you can feel heard, validated and respected.

Clients of all ages, races, genders, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations have walked through my door. I have partnered with several private practices throughout my career, providing individual, couples, and group therapy services to teenagers and young adults. Working in partial hospital programs attuned me to the nuances of mental health issues and personality disorders, while providing extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness meditation.

I have extensive training and clinical experience in crisis intervention, managing severe mental illness, and high-risk case management. I’ve provided trauma-based psychotherapy services to the adult male and female incarcerated individuals at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. I worked collaboratively with clients here to process heavy traumas, while witnessing empathy, hope, and healing in the darkest of places. Most recently, Maura worked at Open Sky Wilderness where she utilized the healing power of nature to foster growth, healing, and connection within families.