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“THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED ”

MARK TWAIN

ABOUT
ABOUT ME
MY WORK

I am a psychologist who offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for adults and children.

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With regard to assessment, I am trained in administering gold-standard tests to evaluate children and adults for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and various other disorders. I am also retained to conduct forensic evaluations, and assess individuals who are being tried in court. I provide clear, insightful reports that help clients obtain the support they need in school and the community. 

 

As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I utilize rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) techniques to help clients identify, evaluate and challenge automatic, self-defeating thoughts so they can feel better emotionally, behave more functionally and experience long-lasting change. In therapy, you will become more aware of the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that are holding you back, and learn how to handle them in a more productive way. It is a present-oriented, structured therapy that involves problem solving, and includes an action plan for moving forward. I also employ outcome measures so we can closely gauge our progress, without having to make vague estimates. When called for, I borrow from other psychotherapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy. I use and encourage mindfulness practices to relieve stress, mitigate anxiety and, perhaps most importantly, to develop a range of insights into automatic thoughts and the way our individual minds operate. My overarching goal as a practitioner is to help clients figure out what they want most from life, and assist them in moving toward achieving their vision.

 

 

EDUCATION
  • New York University, Applied Psychology, B.S. 

  • St John's University, Psy.D.

  • Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, ABSNP

  • NYS License Number: 023532

SPECIALTIES
  • Adults, Children, and Adolescents

  • Psychological/Neuropsychological Evaluation 

  • Individuals and Couples

  • Depression 

  • Relationship Issues

  • Stress and trauma

  • Anxiety disorders

  • ADHD

  • Addiction

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

EXPERIENCE

I received my Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology at New York University in 1999, and went on to earn my Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) at St. John's University where I received intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training. I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal/relationship difficulties and a variety of other issues that have been proven to respond to CBT. After graduating, I completed The School Neuropsychology Post-Graduate Certification Program, and received a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology credential from the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP).

I have been employed as school psychologist in Manhattan for over 15 years, and have ample experience evaluating and supporting children and adolescents with special needs, including autism. I am trained in the the gold-standard assessment for diagnosing autism, the ADOS-2. I also spent several years employed as a psychologist in a school for gifted and talented children, working with twice-exceptional students. I am an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College, where I currently teach graduate level courses in Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology of Learning. 

CONTACT ME

CONTACT

Therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes, offered weekly or biweekly. Testing sessions vary in frequency and duration depending on need. Sessions may be conducted in-office or remotely for NY state residents and may be eligible for out-of-network insurance benefits. Please call or email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call.

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PHONE

1-917-721-5459

ADDRESS

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209 E 81st Street (btwn 2nd and 3rd) 

Suite 1B

New York, NY 10028

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