I am a licensed psychologist in private practice with offices on Manhattan's Upper West and Upper East sides.
I work with tweens, teens, college and graduate students, couples, adults, parents and families.
In addition to the above, I consult with parents to educate and help them provide emotional support and direction to their children, including those who are not in therapy. This may include parent education, school consultation and therapeutic recommendations. Parents whose children refuse therapy are often at a loss as to how to help their children. This is particularly true with adolescents, and I work closely with parents in this situation in order to guide them during what can be a difficult time.
I have worked as a School Psychologist in several Independent Schools in Manhattan, including one school for students with special needs. In that capacity I have worked with families in challenging situations including a student's school refusal, lack of academic growth and achievement, social difficulties, depression and anxiety. I may be called on to serve as an intermediary between parents and school administration and am available to consult with all professionals involved in the treatment plan.
I draw on my unique personal experience working in New York's finest schools to understand and help New Yorkers dealing with a wide range of issues related to mental health.
I have conducted workshops on child and adolescent development, parent education, social skills for learning disabled students and resiliency in children and adolescents.
My approach is individualized and my goal is to help my clients gain the skills and tools necessary to make positive changes in their lives, in a timely fashion.