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My Services

My primary modality is individual therapy. I believe feeling connected to and understood by your therapist is a crucial part of a successful therapy experience, so a consultation is an opportunity for both therapist and client to assure a good clinical fit.

I also offer couples and family therapy. I often work with couples who are going through a difficult time

in their relationship, where we work on improving communication skills and/or help the couple make a decision about moving forward. With families, I have worked with a variety of dyads (parent/adult child, siblings) to address conflicts in their relationship and to open lines of communication.  I can also meet with family members of individual clients who need support or collaboration in their individual therapy.

 I have been supervising clinicians since 2002, both in the college mental health setting and in private practice.  I enjoy the process of helping clinicians find confidence in their clinical skills and shape their professional identity.

I provide workshops and consultations to organizations about managing mental health issues in various settings, such as the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center in New York City.  I also conduct workshops for high school students and their parents on the transition to college and mental health concerns. I have collaborated with a variety of independent schools in the New York City area, including Friends Seminary, Packer Collegiate, and Horace Mann School. 

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