Practice

My work is characterized by compassion, empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for neurodiversity. I aim to be straightforward, kind, warm, and supportive. I believe that thoughtful, active listening and authentic engagement are the foundations of meaningful progress. At its most basic, communication is about connection.

My clinical practice is informed by an array of evidence-based, specialized frameworks. I am trained in Social Development Intervention (SDI) through NYU’s Nest Program, the UCLA PEERS® for Young Adults curriculum, Wilson and REWARDS Reading Interventions, and Executive Functioning support. Grounded in a neuro affirming, anti-masking philosophy, my work honors each individual’s unique communication style while building practical, real-world skills. I tailor every intervention to the client’s individual strengths, helping young people and families find the right path forward together.

Services Offered

• Individual Speech & Language Therapy

• Neuro affirming Social Coaching & Group Navigation (PEERS® / SDI-Informed)

• Literacy & Reading Intervention (Wilson & REWARDS)

• Executive Functioning Support

• Parent Coaching & Family Collaboration

• Teletherapy & In-Person Sessions

What is SDI?

Social Development Intervention (SDI) is an evidence-based pedagogical model originating from the NYU Nest Support Project at New York University’s Steinhardt School. Developed specifically to support autistic and neurodivergent individuals, SDI focuses on developing core social-emotional understanding, perspective-taking, self-awareness, and self-advocacy—rather than teaching surface-level social compliance.

How SDI Makes PEERS® Neuroaffirming (Not About Masking)

While PEERS® provides structured, practical "how-to" steps for navigating young adult relationships and social situations, applying it through an SDI lens transforms the experience:

1. Information as a Tool, Not a Mandate: SDI treats social rules as "decoders" to help young adults understand how neurotypical social spaces operate, empowering them to choose whether and how they want to participate—rather than forcing compliance.

2. Focus on Mutual Understanding: Instead of placing the entire burden on the neurodivergent individual to change, SDI emphasizes perspective-taking and self-advocacy (e.g., teaching young adults how to state their communication needs and boundaries clearly).

3. Honoring Authentic Expression: SDI respects neurodivergent communication styles, sensory needs, and self-regulation (such as stimming or taking breaks), ensuring PEERS® skills are used to build genuine connections, not to mask identity.