APPROACH
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual, couples & family therapy to individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which are evidence based treatments that help people better understand and improve their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I have also been trained in psychodynamic and family-based approaches and integrate different approaches and techniques to best suit your needs. I view you as my partner in the therapy process and I will collaborate with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that fits you. I will work with you to provide a greater understanding of yourself in a safe and warm environment, while also providing practical tools and solutions to facilitate change and improve life satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE
I am privileged to have provided therapeutic services to individuals across both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depressive disorders, and relationship difficulties. I have a particular interest and significant experience in treating young adults. Prior to beginning my private practice, I was the supervising psychologist & DBT team leader of a young adult inpatient unit, part of the Behavioral Health College Partnership program at Zucker Hillside Hospital- Northwell Health (LIJ Hospital). I earned my post-doctoral fellowship and became Coordinator of CBT Services and staff psychologist at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester & Manhattan, where I was intensively trained in DBT and extensively trained in CBT.
I also have provided supervision to psychology graduate students as well as led trainings in CBT & DBT to professionals in schools and community settings. I am an active member of the Association of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies (ABCT) and serve as a reviewer on their self-help book committee and was the past newsletter co-editor of the Child & Adolescent Anxiety Special Interest Group.
TRAINING
Postdoctoral Fellowship in CBT & DBT - Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester & Manhattan
Pre-doctoral Clinical Psychology Internship - Nassau University Medical Center – Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Adult & Child Outpatient Departments, Psychiatric Emergency Room
CLINICAL EXTERNSHIPS
Child Mind Institute, Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center
NY Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College - Adult Inpatient Unit “The Haven”
Lawrence Middle School
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training- Behavioral Tech
Supportive Parents of Childhood Anxious Emotions (SPACE)- Yale Child Study Center
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D). in Clinical/ School Psychology-- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University
Masters of Science (M.S.) in School Psychology- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)- Psychology - Binghamton University