Looking back, I realize that I’ve always been drawn to the role of a therapist, even before I saw it as a career path. As a child, I was deeply curious about and inspired by people — their stories, their life paths, and their motivations. I was fascinated by both the mysteries of nature and the nuances of human behavior. I have always been attuned to the subtle energies between people — the things we feel and sense that we can’t always see with our eyes. Over time, I’ve learned to trust and understand these intuitive insights about interpersonal dynamics, which have become a foundation of my work.

I was born and raised in New Jersey and completed my undergraduate studies in Washington, D.C. My professional journey began in public relations at Time Inc. in New York City. While I thrived in many ways, it was also a time marked by personal struggles, loss, and confusion. Life has a way of shifting our paths in unexpected directions, and when I found myself unsure of how to move through the pain and confusion, I turned to a core value of my family and threw myself into service. This led me to the Peace Corps, where I was placed in Azerbaijan — a country I had never even heard of. The two years of living and acclimating to another way of life in service of others transformed me in ways that continue to unfold. Immersing myself in a culture so different from my own expanded my understanding of both myself and the world. It taught me the power of humility, deep listening, and the importance of seeing beyond one’s own perspective. These lessons still influence my approach to therapy, grounding it in curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique experience.