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New to Grow
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years, and feel privileged to have worked in settings such as the VA Hospital, the College Counseling Center at Columbia University, as well as running a private practice that has allowed me to work with some amazing clients in the fields of finance, publishing, entertainment, technology, and medicine. Each person was doing their best to navigate life, relationships, and careers. They were figuring it out on the way, yet seeking help to gain a better understanding of themselves. My clients have taught me a lot about the nuances and challenges their careers and chosen professions have presented, and this, in turn, has helped me understand how to help others who cross my threshold. In my training years, I also worked in tough settings such as the state mental health system and incarcerated settings. This varied and meaningful journey made me very diverse in my clinical skills and nimble in my work with the people I've had the privilege of sitting across from in the therapy room. In a time when many therapists specialize in specific areas, I've chosen to cultivate my natural curiosity and develop a clinical range that allows me to work with a varied and interesting set of people. I always strive to provide an authentic connection with my clients and bring my passion for this work to each client. My favorite moment in therapy is seeing the delight on my clients' faces when all the work we've been doing results in the clarity they've been looking for.
In our first session, I'll be asking lots of questions. These will pertain to your history, family, relationships, education, medical issues, and other details that intersect with mental health. Before we meet, I will send you mental health screeners based on your request for therapy. These are intended to give me a baseline view of things like depression or anxiety level, for example. We'll review these together as well in our first meeting. I will always ask you about what brought you into therapy at this particular time in your life so that we can both understand how to move forward in a way that works best for you.
Over the last 22 years, the resounding feedback I've gotten from my clients in all the settings I've worked in has been that I am authentic and relatable, and that they feel my empathy and regard for them throughout our time together. This feedback is the greatest compliment. The best I offer to each client is not just years of training and experience but a deep, authentic presence and an embodied connection with each person I work with. My clients never feel alone or unseen in their work with me, and they are comfortable saying so. My therapeutic approach is really tailored to each person I work with. I have lots of training in CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as relational approaches, mindfulness-based approaches and so on but am also very flexible and adaptive to what you may need as well. Not everyone fits into a particular approach so I work very closely with you to determine what might work best for you and what you need.
In my 22-year career as a Clinical Psychologist, I've had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. Clients that are a great fit for what I have to offer are as follows: Young and mid‑career professionals navigating the complex transitions that often unfold between ages 30 and 60—shifts in identity, career direction, relationships, and purpose. I’m especially energized by supporting people striving for growth while carrying the weight of big decisions or life changes; My work is also shaped by extensive experience with both Graduate and Undergraduate students in an Ivy League setting, where I’ve helped emerging adults manage this high-stress, competitive environment as they navigate major developmental milestones; Finaly, my 20 years in the VA Hospital and experience working with Veterans, has cemented how much I deeply value working with veternas for their resilience, honesty, and capacity for meaningful therapeutic work.
Other specialties
I identify as
Interpersonal
I use interpersonal psychotherapy to help you understand how relationships and social roles influence your emotional well‑being. Together, we explore patterns in communication, identify sources of interpersonal stress, and build healthier ways of relating to others. By strengthening support systems and improving relationship skills, you often find relief from distress and gain a greater sense of connection and stability in your daily life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help build psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, make room for difficult emotions, and choose actions that align with one's values. In our work together, I guide you in noticing unhelpful mental habits, practicing acceptance rather than struggle, and identifying the deeper values that can anchor meaningful change. Through mindfulness-based strategies and committed action, you learn to respond to challenges with greater openness, resilience, and self‑compassion.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, we use CBT to help you recognize distorted thinking, challenge it with more balanced perspectives, and engage in behaviors that support your well‑being. We will build practical skills to help cope with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Grief Therapy
I use grief therapy to help people navigate the emotional, cognitive, and physical impact of loss at a pace that feels safe for them. Together, we create space to honor their relationship with what was lost, explore the meaning of their grief, and develop coping strategies that support healing. My approach blends gentle guidance with practical tools, helping clients move toward integration rather than “getting over” their grief. My focus is on coping with loss with self-compassion.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness‑based therapy to help you develop a calmer, more grounded relationship with your thoughts and emotions. In session, I guide clients in practicing present‑moment awareness, noticing their internal experiences without judgment, and building the capacity to respond rather than react. By integrating mindfulness exercises with therapeutic exploration, clients learn to reduce stress, increase emotional regulation, and cultivate a deeper sense of clarity and self‑compassion in their daily lives.