What does success look like in therapy? How will a client know that they are making progress?
In my experience, clients begin to feel vitalized, less anxious, and more free as they explore new options in their lives outside of our sessions. Those are successes we celebrate and a sign that they are reaping the benefits of therapy! Along the way, I always encourage clients to share how they are experiencing the therapy, which helps to strengthen our therapy relationship and to create new direction in the work.
What does a first session with you look like?
I think of our first session as the beginning of building our therapy relationship and an opportunity for me to learn about you. In an initial session, I typically take a back seat and listen as my client shares what brings them to therapy, how they have been feeling, what they have tried thus far, and what they are hoping for. In subsequent sessions I'll take a more active role in asking questions and collaborating with you to chart a course for our therapy work.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I integrate cognitive-behavioral and humanistic therapy approaches to help you explore deeply and to make meaningful change in your life. I am active and engaged during sessions. I strike a balance between careful listening and asking questions that help you to uncover deeper insight. Sometimes being active means sitting in a rich silence while you experience your emotions, and sometimes it means collaborating on a change plan for you to take outside our sessions. I believe the best therapy happens when we work together as a team.
Specialties
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.
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.
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.
Careers
Designed to help people choose, change, or leave a career at any stage of life. Careers are often wrapped up in people’s perceived identity, therefore, any change can cause anxiety and/or depression.
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.
Loss/Grief
Grief is a reaction to an emotionally significant loss and often comes with symptoms of depression or anxiety. These symptoms can remain intense and last for a long time after a loss, making it difficult to move forward with a healthy lifestyle.
Fees
$250
First Session
$100
Group Therapy
$250
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Strength Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Eclectic Therapy
Existential Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Training / Certifications
• CPT Web course certificate, Medical University of South Carolina, February 2019
Licensure
NY, Psychologist, 023853
Education
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Work History
I trained in cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused approaches at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel hospital, community clinics, and the Veterans Affairs healthcare system. In my experiences leading therapy groups on identity, relationships, problem solving, and trauma recovery I honed my passion for integrative work. Through several years of experience in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, I further grew my expertise in trauma treatment, cognitive-behavioral treatments for anxiety and mood disorders, and attention to life transitions.
Location
178 Columbus Avenue, #230026, New York, 10023, NY