Cultivate balance through deep listening

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT, New York) and Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with over 20 years of experience working across healthcare systems, the majority of which was spent in New York City. My clinical work has spanned outpatient clinics, inpatient units, community programs, and long-term care settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan.

I bring extensive experience from VA leadership roles, clinical improvisation, and education. My work bridges the depth of psychotherapy with the transformative power of musical creativity, creating a space where regulation and artistic expression meet.

At the heart of my work is deep listening. As an improviser, composer, and therapist, I am deeply interested in how sound, silence, and creative process influence nervous system regulation and psychological wellbeing. I integrate psychotherapy with clinical improvisation and sound-based practices, creating space for co-regulation, emotional processing, and authentic expression.

Oreka, a Basque word meaning balance, reflects the foundation of my approach. I believe balance emerges through attuned presence, deep listening, and creative engagement. Whether working with children, adults, or older individuals, my work supports the nervous system's natural capacity for regulation, helping people return to a sense of balance, resilience, and meaningful connection through psychotherapy and sound.