My therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic principles, thoughtfully integrated with practical strategies to address immediate concerns. My first priority is establishing a strong, trusting relationship with you, as I believe this connection is the cornerstone of effective therapy.
I aim to create a space where you can be curious about your internal experiences and where we can explore and understand relational patterns that are happening in the here and now.
Additionally, I aim to help you explore your early experiences and relationships to understand how they shape your present life. This process involves delving into core beliefs and early experiences that influence your current psychological makeup. Together, we explore these underlying influences to recognize and transform unhelpful thought patterns and emotional responses.
In addition, we will focus on developing practical skills in communication, emotional regulation, and stress management, all aimed at fostering greater self-awareness and personal growth. Whether we are delving into the depths of early experiences or addressing present challenges, the process is collaborative, with the ultimate goal of fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and well-being.
My therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic principles, thoughtfully integrated with practical strategies to address immediate concerns. My first priority is establishing a strong, trusting relationship with you, as I believe this connection is the cornerstone of effective therapy.
I aim to create a space where you can be curious about your internal experiences and where we can explore and understand relational patterns that are happening in the here and now.
Additionally, I aim to help you explore your early experiences and relationships to understand how they shape your present life. This process involves delving into core beliefs and early experiences that influence your current psychological makeup. Together, we explore these underlying influences to recognize and transform unhelpful thought patterns and emotional responses.
In addition, we will focus on developing practical skills in communication, emotional regulation, and stress management, all aimed at fostering greater self-awareness and personal growth. Whether we are delving into the depths of early experiences or addressing present challenges, the process is collaborative, with the ultimate goal of fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and well-being.
“It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.”
I am a postdoctoral psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. My clinical approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, integrating cognitive and behavioral techniques from Schema Therapy, CBT, and DBT as appropriate to each individual case. In my work with couples, I adopt an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) perspective and am currently advancing my expertise through specialized training and supervision in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C).
My clinical experience is extensive and varied, involving work with individuals across the lifespan in diverse settings. During my pre-doctoral internship at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (GPPH), I provided care for individuals with severe mental illnesses, addressing both acute and chronic conditions. My psychodynamic training includes comprehensive work at the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (NYPSI) and the Parnes Clinic. Additionally, I have treated older adults at Mount Sinai Hospital and worked with children and adolescents at Rockland County Psychiatric Center (RCPC). My experience also includes supporting parents of cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and delivering psychological services in school-based settings.
