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About My Clients
I work best with people who feel like they are ready to take action in order to build the life that they want. Sometimes this means practicing things, sometimes it means being a bit uncomfortable and sometimes it means facing painful things. If you have specific things you want to change, and are unsure how, we would probably work really well together.
My Background and Approach
I obtained my Ph.D. from the Graduate Center, CUNY with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. I completed my postdoctoral training on the assessment and treatment of trauma at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Since then I have held multiple leadership positions in forensic programs and hospital-based programs in New York City before starting PACS. I am currently a faculty member at Mount Sinai Hospital. I use evidence based approaches that have been found to consistently provide people with tools to better handle adversity and process their experience. I am also trained in trauma-specific approaches like EMDR and CPT. In our first few meetings we will discuss the different approaches that may help with what you seek help with and we'll make a joint decision about how to move forward.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in goal-oriented therapy. Early in our work together we will strive to identify specific things you want to change in your life, so we can evaluate along the way whether our strategies are working or need to be tweaked. I think you should be an active participant in your journey towards the life that you want, rather than a “patient” receiving treatment. My role is to offer my expertise as you find your way toward your own goals.