Simple Joys Counseling

I have experience helping preschool, toddler, and early elementary aged children struggling with behavioral and developmental concerns, as well as trauma and attachment difficulties. With young children, family and caregiver work is also often important in the process and I am happy to work with you to find the best ways to support your child.I will work together with your family and your child to promote positive growth and change, and look forward to meeting you!

I am a social worker with over seventeen years of experience. I have case management experience in the prison system serving as a diversion clinician. I have worked with prestigious organizations serving children, youth, and families across the state of Connecticut. 

For over a decade, I have counseled children, at-risk youth, and families using strength-based approaches to focus on individual abilities and potential rather than their deficits. I help children, youth, and families achieve their goals.

 I provide parents with the resources to maintain healthy relationships with their children and benefit the family unit as a whole. I help children find the best way to communicate their challenges with their parents. The integration of my counseling and therapy have resulted in many successful family relationships.

My passion is supporting children and families on their journeys toward emotional well-being. Together, we will use a variety of approaches including using a person centered, strength based perspective, and engage together in trauma informed care. 

With my clients I find value in exploring coping skills identification and implementation, working to explore ways you can manage stress, and support you in feeling your best self. 

When I am out of the office you can find me snuggled up with my doodle dog, Tucker!

I love to spend time outside, from laying on the beach, to hiking mountains. 

I love to spend time with my friends and family, am a frequent Target shopper!

You may also find me enjoying a home project, or reading a great book.

Recently, I am enjoying diving into all things cooking and baking! 

I look forward to connecting with you and exploring ways we can together navigate the road to feeling your best self in all areas of life.