What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I myself was in therapy for many years, which helped me overcome difficulties I had due to my early life experiences. I was so fascinated by the process I underwent and so convinced of the healing potential of thereapy, that I wanted to be able to faciliatate a similar experience for others.
If there was one thing you wish people knew about the therapy experience who might be hesitant to try it, what would that be?
My goal as a therapist is to support you in exploring your world and your life, so you can live in a way that is more satisfying and more aligned with your deepest desires. Therapy is a collaborative process. I will be your "travel companion" on your road to greater self-fulfillment.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I am open, curious and enjoy a variety of activities and people. Likewise in therapy, I am open and curious to get to know you, and welcome you to be yourself fully without having to conform to any preset expectations.
Specialties
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Communication issues
Source of communication challenges in circumstances and relationships that can have a negative impact on mental health. Misunderstandings and misinterpretations often lead to arguments in personal, platonic, or professional relationships.
Creative blocks & writer's block
Inability to access inspiration or internal source of creativity. Not a diagnosable condition but connected to mental health disorders like anxiety. Experienced most often by writers, musicians, performers, and other artists.
General Expertise
Depression
Depression often causes people to feel sad, empty, or hopeless, and can cause a lack of interest in life. It can also affect a person's thinking patterns and physical health.
Anxiety
Anxiety can mean nervousness, worry, or self-doubt. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder that entails excessive, repeated bouts of worry, anxiety, and/or fear.
Work Stress
Workplace issues are a common source of stress and can include interpersonal conflict, communication problems, gossip, harassment, discrimination, low motivation and job satisfaction, performance issues, and poor job fit.
Relationship Issues
Refers relationship issues with a partner or spouse. Can include issues related to relationship distress, relationship satisfaction, communication, intimacy, etc.
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the degree to which a person feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect. Feeling low self-esteem can influence overall well-being and be linked to anxiety and/or depression.
Fees
$130
First Session
$180
Couples Therapy
$130
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Couples Session
Individual Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Coaching
Experiential Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Training / Certifications
Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, Post Graduate Clinical Fellowship, Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, NY, NY
Licensure
NY, Psychoanalyst, 000743
Education
MA in Music Performance, Queens College, Flushing, NY
Work History
I help people with various personal and interpersonal issues, such as living authentically in spite of societal and familial pressures, communication in relationships, finding satisfaction in life, self-expression and creativity, navigating life changes and more. I am a strong believer in the mind-body connection, and have a holistic approach to therapy and life. I believe that saying things out loud moves energy inside of you and helps you move along in your evolution as a human being. In addition to being a psychoanalayst, I am also a professional jazz saxophonist, and love to play and perform.
Location
1040 1st Ave , Suite 2220, New York, 10022, NY