Your Partner in Healing and Growth

15+ years of specialized experience
Compassionate, partnership-based services
Strength-Based Assessments and clinical feedback
Specializing in family reunification, and family maintenance
Over 10 years of child welfare experience

I understand that seeking support is a courageous step. My approach is rooted in partnership, creating a safe space for you to explore your challenges and discover your inner strength. With 15+ years of experience, including child welfare knowledge I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, and life’s everyday stressors. Together, we’ll use clinical feedback and strength-based assessments to foster self-understanding and empower you to move forward.

Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated an ability to provide support and guidance to children, adolescents and families I serve. I’ve accumulated valuable hands-on experience in many facets of social work as demonstrated by the following accomplishments:

Collaborate weekly with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) consisting of Aubin Center medical professionals, DCYF, Attorney General Office, Office of the Child Advocate, Day One and various local police to review and problem solve high end and near death fatality cases
Engaged in direct clinical practice in various settings such schools, out patient, hospitals and community based services to children, youth and families with mental health and behavioral challenges
Partnered with Rhode Island College School of Social Work Program to provide undergraduate and graduate students direct clinical supervision weekly who are placed in field placements during the academic year in addition to adjunct teaching
Created an updated process to receive medical records from Bradley Hospital and Hasbro Hospital to assist with referrals for children in need of out of home placement
Participate in monthly high level discussions to problem solve and navigate the many barriers of youth who need long term residential placement in and out of state
Supported the first development of the Annual Reunification Day at DCYF that began June 2023 and that was recognized by the Governor

My credentials, track record and various social work experience all demonstrate my unwavering dedication to children and their families. I truly love helping people overcome seemingly insurmountable predicaments, and it would be my honor to continue doing so in this capacity.

EDUCATION

Rhode Island College