It’s a respectful, strengths-based approach to therapy that centers understanding, acceptance, and empowerment in all of our brains’ differences. I don’t try to change who you are—we will work together to figure out how to support your goals while remaining true to who you are.

Read more about neurodiversity-affirming therapy on the Diverging Minds blog!

It really depends. Some people come in for short-term support during a stressful time; others benefit from ongoing work. We’ll collaborate to find a pace and timeline that works for you.

If you're using insurance, a diagnosis is required for reimbursement—so in those cases, yes, I will provide one. But I approach diagnosis thoughtfully and collaboratively. It isn’t about labeling or judging you. It’s about finding the best-fitting language to describe what you’re going through, so we can better understand your experience and access the support you need. If you're paying out of pocket, a formal diagnosis isn’t required. That said, we can absolutely talk about a diagnosis if it feels helpful or relevant to you. Either way, my goal is to support you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis.

No, as a psychologist, I cannot prescribe medication, but I can help you explore whether medication might be helpful and connect you with providers for evaluation if you’re interested.

I work with children, teens, and adults, as well as caregivers looking to better understand and support their child’s needs. When working with kids, I tailor sessions to match their developmental level and attentional needs.

Yes! While neurodiversity-affirming and client-centered principles guide all my work, therapy naturally looks different depending on age. For young children, there’s a strong emphasis on collaborating with parents—supporting neurodiversity-affirming parenting strategies and navigating school systems. With the child, we focus on understanding emotions, communication styles and differences, and perspective-taking. For teens and adults, therapy often includes identity exploration, managing burnout, relationships, and self-advocacy. While these areas can be addressed at any age, they tend to be the primary focuses by developmental stage. Across all ages, therapy centers on building self-acceptance and learning how to adapt the environment to fit your unique needs. I tailor my approach to meet you or your child exactly where you are.

I provide in-person sessions in Garden City, NY. This location is easily accessible for those in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. If you do not live on Long Island or in the NYC area, I also provide online therapy.

Yes—and for many people, it’s actually more effective than in-person therapy. You can join from your own space, skip the stress of commuting, and tailor the environment to what feels calming for you. We can adapt sessions to your energy and comfort level, especially on harder days.

Virtual therapy can be a great fit for young children who are comfortable engaging through a screen, have a caregiver available to support the session, and respond well to visual or interactive activities. For children who find virtual sessions challenging—such as those who struggle with attention, sensory issues related to screens, or need more hands-on support—in-person therapy might be more effective. However, if you don’t have access to local providers, we can work together to tailor virtual sessions to your child’s unique needs and make it a positive experience.

I’m in-network with select insurance plans and offer private pay options as well. Click here to learn more about fees and insurance.

You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation via email, phone, or directly online via my Contact page. A consultation a chance for us to see if we’re a good fit and talk about what you’re looking for in therapy.