My Background
I bring three decades of clinical experience and over two decades of academic teaching to my private practice. My training began at Bellevue Hospital and continued through NYC's major medical centers, where I worked with diverse populations facing complex challenges. I earned my doctorate from the Derner Institute and have maintained a professorship at Molloy University since 1999.
My Background
I bring three decades of clinical experience and over two decades of academic teaching to my private practice. My training began at Bellevue Hospital and continued through NYC's major medical centers, where I worked with diverse populations facing complex challenges. I earned my doctorate from the Derner Institute and have maintained a professorship at Molloy University since 1999.
My Background
I bring three decades of clinical experience and over two decades of academic teaching to my private practice. My training began at Bellevue Hospital and continued through NYC's major medical centers, where I worked with diverse populations facing complex challenges. I earned my doctorate from the Derner Institute and have maintained a professorship at Molloy University since 1999.
Clinical Philosophy
Good therapy requires both understanding and action. I believe in exploring the roots of current struggles while simultaneously building practical skills for daily life. My psychodynamic training provides depth, while cognitive-behavioral techniques offer immediate relief. This integrated approach respects both your need for insight and your desire for change.
I approach each client with multicultural humility, recognizing that your cultural context, faith background, and family history shape your experience. Science guides my practice, but flexibility and warmth guide our work together.
Clinical Philosophy
Good therapy requires both understanding and action. I believe in exploring the roots of current struggles while simultaneously building practical skills for daily life. My psychodynamic training provides depth, while cognitive-behavioral techniques offer immediate relief. This integrated approach respects both your need for insight and your desire for change.
I approach each client with multicultural humility, recognizing that your cultural context, faith background, and family history shape your experience. Science guides my practice, but flexibility and warmth guide our work together.
Clinical Philosophy
Good therapy requires both understanding and action. I believe in exploring the roots of current struggles while simultaneously building practical skills for daily life. My psychodynamic training provides depth, while cognitive-behavioral techniques offer immediate relief. This integrated approach respects both your need for insight and your desire for change.
I approach each client with multicultural humility, recognizing that your cultural context, faith background, and family history shape your experience. Science guides my practice, but flexibility and warmth guide our work together.
Languages & Cultural Competence
I provide therapy fluently in English and Spanish. I've worked extensively with Spanish and Latino communities for over 30 years. I'm comfortable with Hebrew and have working knowledge of Yiddish. My practice welcomes individuals from Orthodox and secular Jewish communities, interfaith households, immigrant families, and those navigating between cultures. I understand the complexities of religious observance, family expectations, and identity formation across cultures.
Multilingual Support
Fluent in English and Spanish for effective communication.
Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding diverse backgrounds to foster a supportive environment.
Languages & Cultural Competence
I provide therapy fluently in English and Spanish. I've worked extensively with Spanish and Latino communities for over 30 years. I'm comfortable with Hebrew and have working knowledge of Yiddish. My practice welcomes individuals from Orthodox and secular Jewish communities, interfaith households, immigrant families, and those navigating between cultures. I understand the complexities of religious observance, family expectations, and identity formation across cultures.
Multilingual Support
Fluent in English and Spanish for effective communication.
Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding diverse backgrounds to foster a supportive environment.
Languages & Cultural Competence
I provide therapy fluently in English and Spanish. I've worked extensively with Spanish and Latino communities for over 30 years. I'm comfortable with Hebrew and have working knowledge of Yiddish. My practice welcomes individuals from Orthodox and secular Jewish communities, interfaith households, immigrant families, and those navigating between cultures. I understand the complexities of religious observance, family expectations, and identity formation across cultures.
Multilingual Support
Fluent in English and Spanish for effective communication.
Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding diverse backgrounds to foster a supportive environment.
Scope of Practice
I work within evidence-based frameworks while recognizing each person's uniqueness. When your needs fall outside my expertise, I maintain a strong referral network of trusted colleagues. I collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, educators, and other specialists when comprehensive care is needed.
Scope of Practice
I work within evidence-based frameworks while recognizing each person's uniqueness. When your needs fall outside my expertise, I maintain a strong referral network of trusted colleagues. I collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, educators, and other specialists when comprehensive care is needed.
Scope of Practice
I work within evidence-based frameworks while recognizing each person's uniqueness. When your needs fall outside my expertise, I maintain a strong referral network of trusted colleagues. I collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, educators, and other specialists when comprehensive care is needed.
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Ready to Get Started?
A brief conversation is the first step toward thoughtful, enduring change. I look forward to meeting you.
Ready to Get Started?
A brief conversation is the first step toward thoughtful, enduring change. I look forward to meeting you.
Ready to Get Started?
A brief conversation is the first step toward thoughtful, enduring change. I look forward to meeting you.