About

I feel like I have lived two different lives. The one before I awakened to my intuition, and the joyful, exciting, deeply fulfilling one I am so gratefully living now.

Before my own awakening, I often felt lost, overwhelmed, sad, and without much sense of direction or purpose. I had a hard time trusting myself. My life looked good on paper, a doctorate in cognitive psychology from Princeton, published author, two beautiful children, and I lived in a near constant state of stress and anxiety, not fully recognizing that anything was amiss because I was so used to living that way.

We often make our biggest spiritual leaps in response to the extreme pressures and difficulties of life. A chronic illness. A crumbling marriage. The loss of someone we love. My tipping point came when my children started to struggle, and I realized that my own unresolved issues were getting in the way of being the parent my soul so deeply longed to be for them.

Learning to connect with my inner wisdom meant working through layers of sadness and grief I had carried from my own not-so-perfect childhood. It meant healing and accepting the parts of me that were still hurting. It meant questioning a lot of the truths I had been taught, and letting go of other people’s beliefs and expectations so that I could embrace the wisdom of my own heart.

It wasn’t always easy. It was also truly transformational.

Once I made the commitment to my own growth, everything changed. People, books, teachings, and opportunities appeared at exactly the right moments. The path unfolded in front of me, and with each step I gained more clarity.

And through this work my intuitive gifts blossomed. What I came to understand is that I had always had strong intuition. I had simply been too overwhelmed by my own life to know how to fully tap in.

Credentials

  • PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Princeton University
  • Postdoctoral training in Educational and Developmental Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • MA in Counseling, Fairfield University
  • Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School Counselor, Connecticut
  • Adjunct Professor, California Institute for Human Science
  • Host, Intuitive Connection, a weekly podcast
  • Star, Living in Alignment, Soul Search TV
  • Author of four books for tweens, teens, and adults
  • Author of Your Intuitive Connection (forthcoming)
  • Mother of two spirited, now adult, children

 

You are already intuitive. You always have been.

Fast forward to today. I get to spend my days doing work I find deeply meaningful and inspiring. I’m an intuitive guide, a spiritual channel, and a medium. I work with people one-to-one, connecting them with their higher selves and their spirit guides. I teach. I host a weekly podcast. I lead retreats and private intensives. The aggregate of these focuses allow me to guide people to live in alignment with their souls.All of it comes down to one thing: helping people live in alignment with their souls.

 

Two ways to work with me

 
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Client Love

After years of ‘practicing talk therapy’ I knew personally and professionally that there had to be a simple, more direct way to achieve positive results. Victoria was my first step on this path. With her skills as a therapist and medium we have addressed my issues and found resolution and peace with many of them.

With her guidance and support, I have grown exponentially in honing my own intuitive gifts. I knew I had a gift but didn’t know what to do with it. It was there but it was not purposeful – most of the time I didn’t honor it, saw it as some weird but sometimes useful ‘knowing’. I have learned to recognize my personal gifts and found the courage to search and grow.

Victoria is a multi-faceted therapist, guide. mentor and teacher. I cannot imagine where I would be right now if synchronicity hadn’t brought us together.

M.G.
Sydney, Australia

Victoria is my go-to person for help in making important decisions. Instead of giving a simple “yes” or “no” answer, she will amazingly and intuitively tap into the energy of the situation and bring up aspects that I have never considered. I love that she has classical, clinical training – and combines it with intuitive insight that you could never get from a book. She is kind and supportive and allows everyone to be exactly where they are.

R.F.
Portland, OR

Victoriaʼs insights helped me to better understand my childrenʼs needs and to connect with them in a more genuine and satisfying way. Iʼm grateful for the work we have done together as it has really helped me to be a better parent!

M.M.
Long Island, NY

Victoria’s intuitive consultations helped me to see the best approach to dealing with my daughter’s learning disability, and to find the inner strength to handle the situation in a much more positive way. Victoria’s work gave my family hope and peace while reaching our goals.

J.C.
Westchester, NY

My family and I are so grateful to have found Victoria. She has helped us navigate and manage through a stressful family illness.

Each day can be a challenge, and Victoria uses her intuition and training to support us. She continues to connect with each of us in a beautiful way.

Victoria helps us find our own internal source of strength by showing us different techniques and tools we can use in our everyday lives.

A.D.M.
Rye Brook, NY

I have been a satisfied client for almost 10 years! Victoria uses her knowledge and inner guidance to get to the heart of any matter. She has been of great help to me with my Autistic son. She has helped me unravel many solutions in my life with remarkable insight.

T.K.
Long Island, NY

Victoria made me more aware of my inner core which helped me with my yoga practice and in life. Her kind nature and caring spirit came through in my reading. She is direct and honest but always friendly and supportive.

S.F.
Brooklyn, NY

The sessions definitely helped me become more self-aware and allowed me to reflect on my life and the decisions I have made and will continue to make. I loved that the messages were so positive even though there are obviously things I need to work on!

C.B.
Westchester, NY

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