Q: What inspired you to start The Mind Lab?
I've always been really curious about what makes people do what they do - how our brains work to protect us, and sometimes move us further from safety while in search of it. I built The Mind Lab for curious, insightful adults who want to understand their patterns, manage stress and anxiety, and feel more in control of their lives. My approach is integrative and humanistic, meaning we look at you as a whole, multi-faceted human - not a list of symptoms - while weaving in evidence-based tools that actually make sense in your daily routine.

Q: What’s your background as a therapist?
I earned my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from NYU in 2017 and began my career working across the lifespan, from students navigating Intense academic pressure to adults recovering from deeply ingrained traumatic experiences. I trained in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and worked in schools and outpatient clinics before transitioning into private practice. Over the years, I’ve refined a style that combines practical, evidence-based frameworks with a warm, client-centered focus, so therapy feels structured, collaborative, and deeply meaningful.

Q: How did The Mind Lab come to life?
When I moved from NYC to Maryland in 2021, I realized how many adults were looking for flexible, high-quality virtual therapy that fit into real life - between meetings, after bedtime, or while snuggling your dog (which is how I work approximately 92% of the time!). The Mind Lab was born out of that mission: therapy that meets you where you are, literally and emotionally, with tailored tools that match your unique needs.

Q: Who do you work best with?
I enjoy working with high-achieving, self-aware adults who are great at showing up for others, but struggle to slow down for themselves. My clients often deal with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, complex family dynamics, health changes, or that persistent sense that “I should be fine, but I’m really not". Together, we focus inwards to untangle unhelpful patterns, connect with what’s really driving your stress, and build tools that help you choose yourself - so you can live a life aligned with what actually matters to you.

Q: What are you currently learning or exploring in your own clinical work?
Right now, I’m deepening my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through an intensive 4-month course. IFS/Parts Work has always naturally informed my practice, and as I explore this further in my own personal therapy, I'm excited to bring an even deeper expression of it to my clients. 

Next up is a training with Nick Werber on Inner Child Work for Black Sheep. The intention is that this will bring even more depth to helping my clients heal from family scapegoating, release the heavy burden of having to be "the perfect one," and reconnect with parts of themselves they had to hide or leave behind to survive. 

The more we understand the different "parts" of ourselves - even the protective ones that feel unhelpful - the more self-compassion and clarity we bring to our healing and our community.

Q: What can clients expect when working with you?
Warmth, deep talk, collaboration, and a judgement-free space to get curious about your inner world. Therapy with me isn't about "fixing" a broken version of you; it's about understanding what makes you do what you do, testing out practical strategies, and building self-care habits that actually stick.

Q: What do you do outside of sessions?
You can usually find me at the gym, walking my rescue pup Bugsy, or on a mission for the most authentic NY-style pizza in MD (gladly accepting recs). I love exploring small towns, being in awe of nature, and reading (currently The Burning Side). Plus, if you know me, you know I'm constantly listening to The Happiness Lab podcast (the inspo behind my practice's name!) and watching my #1 comfort show, Ted Lasso, on repeat.