I was born and raised in central Connecticut, and am a first generation Italian-American. I am married with two children, a golden-doodle, and live in West Hartford, CT.
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I studied psychology and religion at the University of Connecticut, and obtained a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sophia University) in Palo Alto, CA - the birthplace of family therapy. During that time, I also became a Steward of Existential Humanistic Psychotherapy and In-Depth Communication. I have training and experience in family therapy, trauma therapy, mindfulness and meditation techniques, consciousness studies, and traditional and modern adaptations of nature-based traditions (i.e. shamanic ritual and journey-work) which I use to guide and enrich my work with the people I serve.
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I have been helping individuals and their families to improve their wellbeing for over 16 years. I have trained several therapists and am a designated Approved Supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). I am an adjunct instructor in the Master's Program in Marriage & Family Therapy at Central Connecticut State University.
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My practice is welcoming to all people regardless of one's identified race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sex, or ability. I invite you to correct or educate me at any point so that I can know you better. My pronouns are he/him/his.