about me

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For almost thirty years, I’ve been working with people of all ages to reach their goals – whether it's better focus, admission to a competitive college or a more balanced life. In my work I’ve learned why some folks swim to the finish line with ease while others crumble.

Swimming was never my strong suit, so when I signed up for my first Ironman triathlon – a 140.6 mile race in New York City, I eyed the murky waters of the Hudson River with escalating apprehension. Rather than just hope I’d be able to complete the 2.4 mile swim with my haphazard stroke, I decided to hire a coach. I knew how to swim but because of the size of the challenge I faced, I wanted to swim better.

You may be at a similar point in your life – already able or hoping to reach your goals, but not without some serious anxiety and maybe a few mouthfuls of dirty water. Working together will not just diminish your fear and decrease your chances of swallowing some brackish; it may actually enable you to enjoy yourself, have more energy for other parts of your life and help you reach your own personal finish line in one piece.

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After nine years of Catholic school and countless penmanship lessons, I left my hometown in Connecticut’s northwest corner to attend Phillips Exeter Academy, where I learned how to learn.

I chose Princeton next and majored in English, women’s studies, rowing and rock and roll. After graduation, I moved to NYC where I became a performing songwriter. I also worked for an international test prep company, training their instructors, writing their verbal materials and teaching classes and individuals in all five boroughs. Test prep branched out into college advising and songwriting evolved into non-fiction writing and editing.

Each one of my counseling roles is a natural extension of the work I’ve been doing my whole life – listening, guiding and connecting. As an athlete and a performer, a teacher and a writer, I’m grateful to have discovered these new avenues to help and inspire others.