ABOUT ME

From a young age, I've always been immersed in a world where helping others was the cornerstone of everyday life. Growing up in Manhattan, my parents - a social worker and a psychologist - shaped my perspective through their work. Our dinner table discussions often revolved around their experiences of the day, each story a testament to their dedication to making a difference in people's lives.

I remember strangers on the street expressing their gratitude to my parents, crediting them for the successes and joy in their lives. "Your mother was the first person who told us our child is brilliant, and now he's excelling in college," they'd say, or "Your father's guidance was invaluable to me." Such moments left a lasting impression on me and inspired a deep longing within me - a desire to impact lives as my parents had.

Fast forward to today, and I feel immense fulfillment. As a licensed psychologist, I have the privilege of dedicating my time to supporting men and women, children, and families on their journey to wellbeing. I earned my doctorate from GSAPP - Rutgers University, and continued my training ACHIEVE Behavioral Health, where I began as an intern and continued through my post-doctoral fellowship, and eventually running the psychological assessment and school-based programming departments. There, I had the chance to work with a wide range of individuals and contribute to community-wide wellness and prevention programs. I went on to spend 15 years as a school psychologist and Director of Psychology and Guidance, while training graduate students and clinicians, and maintaining a part-time private practice providing support to both adults and children.

My journey has led me to dedicate myself fully to a private practice, which allows me to offer a more individualized and attentive care to each client. Yet, I still balance this individual focus with broader, communal work. I serve as a trauma specialist on the Trauma Team at Ohel, a community social service agency, reaching out to individuals and communities in need after traumatic events. I also write and lecture on topics related to mental health. This multifaceted involvement keeps me grounded and connected to the community I serve, enriches my professional practice and enables me to contribute positively to society on a larger scale.

Much like my parents, I now have the joy of sharing tales of my work with my children. I tell them about how I helped a man muster the courage to interview for his dream job or assisted a little girl in preserving her cherished memories of her late brother. In these moments, I realize how I'm living the fulfillment I'd always aspired to, contributing positively to people's journeys just as my parents did.

In my downtime, I love spending time with my family, exploring mysticism and Talmud, and expressing myself through music. One motto has guided me in my work and personal life, a quote from Ram Dass, "We're all just walking each other home." As your therapist, I'll be here to accompany you on your unique path to healing and growth. Let's walk this journey together.