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My Approach to Helping

People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, but invariably, it is because they are stuck or thrown off balance by unexpected and painful life events. I believe it is not just a matter of regaining one's footing, but in finding a way to tolerate and accept the impasses and imbalances that are a part of life, with one's therapist witnessing you, assisting you and encouraging you along the way. I do not believe it is my job to "fix'' my clients, but to help them better understand and acknowledge all of who they are while also developing greater flexibility in dealing with life's challenges. I utilize a variety of techniques that combine verbal and drama psychotherapies. I specialize in a specific drama therapy approach called "Developmental Transformations" which utilizes improvisational role-play, creative imagery and compassionate humor as means to encounter and explore unexpected changes in life. I follow my clients' preferences when it comes to verbal or drama therapy. All of us have our own narratives and histories, but how we choose to live these histories in the present can expand and grow. Ultimately, I do not believe it is the approach that is the most important aspect of the therapy, but the relationship and the space created between the therapist and client that brings new discoveries and possibilities.

 

More Info About My Practice

I am the Clinical Director of The Institute for the Arts in Psychotherapy and the President-Elect of The National Association for Drama Therapy. I would be glad to answer any questions you have about my credentials, my work or the possibility of therapy with me. You can reach me at 212 352-1184 or my confidential voicemail at 212 887-0902.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Group Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Creative Art Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Existential Psychotherapy
• Humanistic Psychology
• Integration of different therapy models
• Psychodynamic

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Social Skills & Problems
• Emotion Management
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Occupational & Academic Issues
• Depression & Mood
• Family Problems
• Life Changes
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Identity Issues