Let me introduce myself
I am a licensed clinical psychologist certified in cognitive-behavioral therapy with an extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, child and adolescent difficulties and personality disorders. I help individuals cope effectively with chronic medical illness, insomnia and pain. In addition, I have published research articles and was an invited speaker at a number of national and international venues.
I believe that effective treatment is accomplished as a collaboration between the client and the therapist. My focus is on helping you reach your goals as rapidly and directly as possible using a wide variety of techniques, tailored specifically for you. In treatment you will learn specific tools and skills that will help you to feel better and overcome your difficulties. Therapy sessions are active and focused primarily on the here-and-now. I use scientifically supported interventions while maintaining a pragmatic and flexible approach focused on your particular problems.
Credentials:
- Diplomate - Academy of Cognitive Therapy
- New York State License # 015962
- New Jersey State License #35SI00529600
- State of Israel: # P-16505
- PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
Education:
- Ph.D. and MA in Clinical Psychology: Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Internship: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Payne Whitney Clinic
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College – Westchester Division
Specialized Training:
- Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research – advanced postgraduate training program in CBT
- Cornell Cognitive Therapy Clinic – Specialized training in CBT
- Personality Disorders Institute – specialized training in Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), an empirically based approach for the treatment of personality disorders
- Anxiety and Stress Treatment Program, North Shore University Hospital – training in CBT for anxiety disorders
Current activities:
- Independent Practice
- Clinical Supervisor - Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology