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​​I’m a licensed psychologist based in New York City, working with adults and couples who want to feel more grounded and connected in their lives. People often come to me for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, or the effects of past trauma. Others are simply looking for a better understanding of themselves and the patterns that keep showing up.


As a gay therapist, I bring both personal and professional experience to my work with the LGBTQ+ community. I offer a space that’s affirming, open, and free of judgment—where you can be fully yourself. I have a particular passion for working with older adults.


We’ll go at your pace, using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches that fit you as a person. My goal is to make therapy feel safe, collaborative, and genuinely helpful—so you can move toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.

ABOUT

About Me

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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

Services

Individual Psychotherapy

Couples Therapy

Consultation

CONTACT ME

Contact Me

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