Online in New Jersey
(Online Only)
Hello! I see therapy as a casual conversation with a purpose. That purpose is to create an opportunity for you to explore your experiences, better understand yourself, and discover possibilities for change.
For more than 21 years, I have had the privilege of supporting people through challenges of all shapes and sizes. Some have names such as anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties. Others are simply parts of life that have become difficult, confusing, overwhelming, or no longer feel right. I don’t believe a problem needs to fit neatly into a diagnosis to deserve attention.
I believe each person comes to therapy with their own story, strengths, experiences, and understanding of the world. You are the expert on the life you’ve lived. I bring my clinical experience, curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore that life alongside you.
Change doesn’t always happen in a straight line. Sometimes we know exactly where we want to go, and sometimes figuring out the destination is part of the journey. Wherever you are when we meet, that’s where we’ll begin.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Drama Therapy Uses role-play, storytelling, and theater techniques to explore problems and emotions. It helps people practice new ways of relating to others.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: The best therapy is achieved by the best relationship between the individual and the therapist. My goal is to for you to get to know me, using different individualized strategies to become comfortable as to believe change is achievable in relation to the goals you want to accomplish in therapy.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I work with individuals/couples/families who can’t afford the full fee for the session. I have options offering to assist in payment.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Meandering to Change, LLC
- Male
- License # 44SC05871100
- Licensed in New Jersey
- Practicing Since 2010
Education: I received a degree BA degree in Psychology at CUNY - College of Staten Island. I received a Master's degree of Social Work (MSW) at State University of New Jersey Rutgers - Camden Campus.
Meandering to Change, LLC Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey
- Online Therapy Details: I offer sessions by phone and video conferencing (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet)
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy. Before any technique can be meaningful, you need to feel heard, respected, and comfortable enough to be yourself. Building that relationship is an important part of our work together.
My approach is person-centered and eclectic, which means I don’t expect you to adapt to a predetermined method of therapy. I first work to understand you: your experiences, strengths, needs, goals, and the way you make sense of your world. From there, I draw from different evidence-based theories, strategies, and interventions to create an approach that fits you. As your needs change, our approach can change with them.
Much of my work happens through purposeful conversation. I listen carefully to the words you use, the meanings you give your experiences, and patterns that may emerge along the way. Together, we may frame and reframe those experiences, explore emotions and beliefs, challenge perspectives, develop practical strategies, or consider alternatives that weren’t visible before.
I don’t see therapy as something I do to you. It is something we do together. I bring clinical knowledge and experience to the relationship while respecting that you bring an expertise I cannot: the experience of being you. My role is to help you explore, provide support and perspective, and offer tools that can help you move toward the changes you want to make.