I received my Ph.D. in clinical child psychology from Boston University, and have received further specialized training in climate-informed therapy from Dr. Thomas Dorothy and active hope training for climate distress by Dr. Chris Johnstone. I am also trained in psychological first aid to support people in the aftermath of climate-related disasters.

Furthermore, I use evidence-base disciplines including eco-psychology, nature-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), as well as transformational resilience interventions.

Climate-informed therapy is a specialized approach to managing climate-related distress. The focus of counseling is navigating climate-related emotions and challenges within the context of an "environmental-bio-psycho-social" approach. This means there are important connections between ourselves (our biology, psychology, and social world) and the natural environment that inform the work.

I use a nature-based approach to enhance our inter-connectedness with the natural world to build resilience and coping in the face of the climate crisis.

My approach to addressing other mental health challenges not connected to climate-related distress takes less of a nature-embedded context to inform the therapy.

Therapy starts with a conversation called an “initial assessment” about what you are experiencing and what goals you have. This initial meeting includes a 'bio-psycho-social-environmental assessment’ which is a review of your situation, feelings, behaviors, environmental context, nature engagement, cultural background, and general medical history. This is done through a series of questions and you may also be asked to complete some questionnaires to help me better understand your situation.

At the end of this meeting, feedback is then provided to you regarding your circumstances, and a plan is developed collaboratively as to what type of support might be helpful.

If you are interested in getting started, please message me through the contact link.

I do not accept insurance at this time, and thus sessions will be billed to you and considered out-of-network for insurance purposes. You would be responsible for payment in full, however, I can provide you with an invoice to submit to your insurance company for any reimbursement you are eligible for. Some or all of the costs may be covered. It is recommended that you contact your insurance to determine any coverage eligibility.

Please reach to me regarding pricing for therapy. I offer a significant sliding scale for youth in the activist community. This can be discussed ahead of time.

Yes. All therapy sessions are confidential and conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

The telehealth video platform is HIPAA compliant. Therapy sessions are documented in a HIPAA secured electronic-health record (EHR). No one can access your EHR without your written informed consent.

All sessions are remote/telehealth video-based. You must be in the state of Massachusetts or New Hampshire at the time of the appointment to be seen (you can reside in another state).

Given my goals are to use the restorative aspects of nature and engagement as part of therapy, you might be asked to engage with your surrounding natural environment between sessions. This will depend on your circumstances.

A climate cafe is a safe space to explore climate-related emotions within a group structure. These are free and open to the general public, or can be arranged specifically for your community. A Café lasts approximately 1.5 hours and can be done in-person (depending on the location) or Zoom. I am trained in hosting Cafés through my work at the Climate Psychology Alliance. Importantly, a Café is not therapy, but referrals to climate-aware therapists can be provided if additional support is needed. Climate Cafés are free. Please message me if you are interseted in a Café.