I listen deeply to what you say and don't say, and make room for all of it. Meaningful psychotherapy is a reclaiming of our human-ness and a break from the pressures to "optimize" ourselves according to somebody else's metric. I work with adults, teenagers, and couples struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, cultural/religious identity, and the impact of traumatic experience. Many of us are so exhausted trying to survive that any of way of living seems impossible. A restored sense of vitality is the guiding light in all treatments.
I specialize in work with millennials and younger adults, including those in college or early career. I also have a special interest in issues related to immigration, cultural assimilation, and multi-generational conflict and trauma.
I received a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Brooklyn College, and completed advanced clinical training in psychoanalytic therapy at the Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center and the Karen Horney Clinic. My prior work experience includes community mental health and short term therapy at a university counseling center. My personal interests include reading fiction, clinical and creative writing, and swimming.