I have always been interested in understanding people and their underlying motivations. As an undergraduate, I majored in cultural anthropology and sociology. This area of study eventually led me into the field of education, with a specialty in early childhood education. I taught for two years and realized that my deep interest was more psychological than educational. I then began my pursuit of obtaining graduate degrees and training, to obtain the credentials necessary for my work as a therapist and psychoanalyst.
I have been in practice for thirty years. I have an expertise in trauma and in child, adolescent and adult development. I am a psychoanalyst, which is the highest level of training in the psychotherapies. As such, I am able to apply this knowledge to the therapy process. In addition, I am qualified to analyze dreams, which contribute to deeper understandings.
I work with adolescent and adult patients in individual, couples and family therapy. I also have some groups for adults and seniors.
My focus is always upon understanding what will promote emotional growth to enhance communication, relationships and personal identity in every patient.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Education
- BA – Queens College, CUNY
- MSW – Hunter College School of Social Work, CUNY
- PhD – Union College and University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Professional Training
- Certified Psychoanalyst – National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis, NY, NY
- License – LCSW – PR011815 – NYS
Professional Affiliations