Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist in New York specializing in individual and couples therapy. I work with adults and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship conflict, and the consequences of traumatic experiences. I also work with individuals looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Much of the way I think about people, relationships, and psychotherapy is rooted in relational, psychodynamic theory which emphasizes non-judgemental curiosity about one’s thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
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I have extensive training in numerous models of psychotherapy and value any intervention that may help ease suffering. Importantly, I believe that the most humane and person-centered treatments offer flexibility and draw upon a variety of evidence-based interventions.
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I know that, for some, engaging with psychotherapy can feel unfamiliar. I try to clarify the process to cultivate a mutual sense of trust, security, and transparency. It is my goal to engage with a sense of humility when working with individuals and couples from a diversity of backgrounds.
About Me
​I earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University's Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. I completed my Predoctoral Internship at Zucker Hillside Hospital - Long Island Jewish Medical Center. I also pursued specialty training in working with older adults and individuals experiencing difficulty coping with illness in my Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geropsychology at the New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
In addition, I pursued a variety of clinical experiences during my graduate training, including at the Rutgers University Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services, United Family & Children's Society, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and Zucker Hillside Hospital's Older Adult Mental Health clinic.
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​​In addition to my independent practice, I currently work as a clinical psychologist at the New York Harbor VA Medical Center, where I provide integrated mental health services in Primary Care clinics. I also supervise clinical psychologists embedded in other areas of the medical center, including a Pain Clinic, Home-Based Primary Care team, and an Oncology/Palliative Care service. I am also involved in the teaching and supervision of psychology trainees and medical residents.​
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Consultation