About Me

For the past thirteen years, I have provided intensive and in-depth psychotherapy services in my private practice for many people facing a broad variety of life issues and challenges. My work in the mental health field over the past sixteen years has also included sexual identity counseling, substance abuse counseling, sexual health education and mentoring of individuals, couples and groups.

My education and training include the following programs and credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.), with the "R" privilege (allowing insurance reimbursement), State of New York
• Master of Social Work, New York University, New York, NY
• Advanced Certificate In Treatment of Alcohol and Drug-Using Clients, New York University, New York, NY
• HIV Counselor Certification, Cicatelli Associates, New York, NY
• Post- Graduate Training Program on Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of the Disorders of the Self, The Masterson Institute, New York, NY

I am affiliated with, or have worked with, the following organizations:

• National Association of Social Workers, New York City Chapter
• Identity House, New York, NY
• The Masterson Institute, New York, NY
• The Pride Institute, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• The Lower Eastside Service Center, New York, NY
• The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

About My Work

As a private practitioner of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I welcome a diverse range of clients into my practice. I am dedicated to providing an environment in which adults may look at themselves, their feelings, and their thoughts, and challenge old myths about who they are. I have experience helping people with many different issues, including:

• Major life transitions
• Relationship difficulties
• Identity questions
• Fears of intimacy
• Isolation
• Family issues
• Depression, anxiety, or stress
• Anger
• LGBT coming out
• Addictions and other compulsions
• Career stresses
• Health-related challenges
• Personality struggles
• Low self-esteem
• Trust
• Couples treatment

I take very seriously my role as psychotherapist and my responsibility to provide a treatment frame in which you may challenge the status quo regarding feelings and situations in your life.

Being and living your life as the real you is the ultimate, long-term goal of psychotherapy. The results are life altering and enduring.