Qualifications:

• Years in Practice: 15+ Years
• School: M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
• Ph.D., New School for Social Research
• Year Graduated: 2002
• License No. and State: 016047 New York

Background:

I was awarded my M.A. at Columbia University in 1993 and my Ph.D. at the New School for Social Research in 2002, where I received the Alfred J. Marrow award for excellence in my research and graduate work. I also completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at North Central Bronx Hospital, which included advanced training in diagnosis, supervision and individual psychotherapy.

Before opening my practice I worked in psychiatric hospitals for a number of years, and was a Team Leader on a psychiatric inpatient unit, Director of Psychological Assessment, and a Senior Supervisor for interns and other psychologists. I was a Consulting Psychologist in skilled nursing facilities, where I trained staff and created systems for the delivery psychological services. In the last few years I worked with executives in Fortune 500 companies, assessing their business acumen and leadership skills.

In my current practice, I specialize in individual psychotherapy, where my breadth of experience allows me to tailor my approach to each person’s unique struggles. I also have considerable expertise in Psychological Testing, which can provide special insight into emotional and psychological functioning and is often a powerful complement to therapy. Finally, I continue to supervise graduate students and other psychologists, and am currently a Clinical Associate at the New School for Social Research. I’m a member of the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Society for Personality Assessment and the National Register of Psychologists.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, work and relationship issues. I also have considerable expertise with men’s issues, anger management, and working with gay and lesbian clients. With every client—even those who are unsure about the particular issues underlying their troubles—I’ll work with you to develop a deeper and more accurate understanding of the specific problems, which ultimately opens the door to new solutions.

Issues:

• Anger Management
• Behavioral Issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Divorce
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Men's Issues
• Narcissistic Personality
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting
• Self Esteem
• Testing and Evaluation
• Trauma and PTSD

Mental Health:

• Dissociative Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Psychosis
• Thinking Disorders

Age Groups:

• Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
• Adults
• Elders (65+)

Client Focus:

• Bisexual Clients
• Gay Clients
• Heterosexual Clients
• Lesbian Clients
• Transgender Clients
• Veterans

My Approach:

Through a unique integration of modern psychodynamic approaches, CBT and mindfulness, I tailor my approach specifically to your struggles and to who you are as a person. Together we can open the door to new solutions that are both personally meaningful and have a long-term impact.

My style is warm and supportive, but also straightforward and direct. I'll approach your difficulties with honesty, openness and curiosity. I’m not a passive therapist who just sits and listens. My job is to help, and I'll be an active partner in understanding and solving your problems.

Treatment Orientation:

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Family Systems
• Humanistic
• Integrative
• Interpersonal
• Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Psychological Testing and Evaluation
• Relational

Modality:

• Individuals

Avg. Cost (per session):

$150 - $250 (Sliding Scale)

Accepted Payment Methods:

Cash, Check, Credit Card, Venmo, PayPal and Chase Quick Pay.

Insurance Networks:

Out of network benefits. Call for Details.

Address:

99 University Place, Suite 410, New York, NY 10003

My office is on University Place just south of 12th Street. I’m two blocks south of Union Square, and convenient to a variety of transportation. You can take the 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q or L to Union Square, or you can take the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, F or M to 14th Street and walk to University Place.