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LMFT

You deserve more than just feeling "okay"! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist based on Long Island, with three offices in Garden City, Rockville Centre, and Roslyn Heights, NY. I am to help you overcome obstacles, feel empowered, and achieve fulfillment in life. I help people with marriage and relationships difficulties, occupational challenges, and daily functioning. I use a sensitive, supportive, and warm approach, offering you my undivided and judgment free attention. I love working with people, and aim to make each of my clients feel comfortable. I adjust my treatment approach based on each client's needs, and I work to understand your background and then create a path to help you experience happiness and a fulfilling future. For those with anxiety, relationship, depression, stress, or any other types of struggles, please call me today and let's make sure that you're on a path towards a happier life.

When looking for someone to help you with adapting to complex life situations and challenging emotional issues, it is vital to find someone who you feel comfortable being with, who respects you, and focusses on your goals. I strive to work in a warm, empathic and engaging style, blending a variety of therapeutic tools, that best match your specific needs. Refined over my 30 years in practice, I would describe my approach as results driven, hands on and active. First we explore your situation and what you want to change. Equally import, is finding and strengthening what you already enjoy in your life and is working well. Using this strength based vantage point, we detemine what needs to change and the best tools to use to making these changes for you, or a family member. I frequently work with people who want to feel less restricted by anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, or the impact of various forms of traumatic experiences. Working with people as they become more free to choose what to do, where to go and who to be with is enormously gratifying. I also really enjoy working with people who have difficulties fully tapping into their innate talents to create satisfying relationships and academic successes, because of executive functioning differences such as ADHD. Individual's who are on the spectrum have different ways of experiencing the world, and I can help them translate their experiences to better mesh with those around them.

You don’t have to have the right words or have it all figured out to begin. Therapy is a space where you get to show up as your real, unedited self. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, big life changes, or simply wanting to feel more at peace in your own skin, we’ll work together to make sense of what you’re experiencing. Together, we can unpack your thoughts, emotions, and learn tools to consciously respond to life's challenges with intention and clarity. I help others better understand themselves by unpacking beliefs and patterns that impact how they view life. We greet emotions with compassion and curiosity. We explore how life experiences shaped who you are today. Together, we can change your relationship with the past so you are no longer held back by old experiences and versions of you. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). My style is also influenced by psychodynamic, insight-oriented, mindful, and person-centered therapies. I want to help you explore life's challenges and navigate the world with ease. You are worthy of compassion and understanding from yourself and others. Contact me for a free phone consultation.

You deserve support that honors the fullness of who you are. Maybe you've always been the one others rely on, yet you're quietly feeling overwhelmed yourself. Perhaps you're questioning a relationship, struggling with anxiety that never seems to quiet down, feeling disconnected from who you once were, or wondering why you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, carrying the weight of family expectations, or feeling stuck between where you are and where you want to be. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. My approach to therapy is integrative, compassionate, and collaborative. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and feel genuinely heard. Together, we'll explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and physical well-being while identifying patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, strengthen your confidence, and create meaningful change that feels authentic to who you are. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, and psychodynamic therapy. Grounded in multicultural humility, trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused principles, I help clients understand how past experiences and relationships may continue to influence present challenges. Along the way, you'll gain practical tools to manage life's difficulties while also developing a deeper understanding of yourself that supports lasting growth. I hold a Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College and a Master of Arts in Psychology from New York University. I also earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Communication, with a minor in Applied Psychology and Education, from the University of California, Santa Barbara. My background in psychotherapy, clinical research, behavioral therapy, and health coaching allows me to combine the latest psychological science with compassionate, individualized care. It would be an honor to support you as you move toward greater clarity, resilience, and a life that feels more fully your own.

I am currently accepting clients in NYC & New Jersey. If you have been thinking about speaking with a therapist, chances are that it’s time. Talking to a stranger about the most intimate details of your life can be an intimidating feat to overcome, and being vulnerable can be scary. That is why it's my goal to create a safe space for you to feel comfortable exploring and processing your thoughts and emotions. I recognize the importance of developing a genuine connection that feels like a ‘natural fit,’ and aim to make you feel unconditionally accepted and supported. My specialty is helping young adults and adolescents that suffer from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Much of my success has come from helping clients with transitions, relationship issues, and work-related stress. I only utilize evidence-based treatments that are clinically proven to promote mental wellness. Through increased insight and self-awareness, I help clients lead authentic, fulfilling lives that improve relationships with themselves and others.

Every individual is a compilation of their genetics, early learned behavior, primary identifications, patterning, and life experience. Psychotherapy is a guide to identifying and mapping these factors, appreciating the ones that serve well as well as learning to work with and restructure those that, born of dysfunction, continue to cause unhappiness and anxiety. Psychotherapy is a mutual process, where a therapist acts as pilot for navigating what is brought by the patient - the co-pilot. It is the patient's job to think about and gradually share their experiences and thoughts while it is the therapist's job to listen carefully, comment effectively, and guide the patient to a better understanding of the lines that have shaped them. Verbalization leads to consciousness, and the chance to choose alternate ways of coping with situations and relationships. Out of cognition comes actions which lead to character changes. These can help a person to better reach their life goal and personal fulfillment, be these goals relationship, career, familial, financial or spiritual.

It's understandable that with demanding careers and family responsibilities, your relationship can sometimes feel like it takes a backseat. I want to assure you that it's possible to prioritize your connection and build a thriving partnership. I specialize in helping couples like you deepen their communication and navigate conflicts in a constructive way. In our sessions, we will work together to: * **Strengthen your communication:** Learn to foster greater understanding and empathy between you and your partner. * **Develop conflict resolution strategies:** Equip yourselves with tools to reduce tension and promote growth through disagreements. * **Enhance intimacy:** Explore ways to deepen your emotional and physical connection. My approach is designed to meet the unique needs of busy couples who are committed to strengthening their relationship. Whether you are facing a specific challenge, aiming to fortify your bond, or simply seeking to enhance your connection, I am here to support you. If you're ready to take proactive steps towards a stronger and more fulfilling relationship, I invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with me to discuss how I can help.

In my practice, my goal is to create a safe space that allows for real human connection and support in identifying what challenges you are hoping to overcome. You can expect to be met with empathy and genuine curiosity. I appreciate and value the opportunity to be let into someone's life, to learn about them, and support them in being the person they want to be - it's a privilege I don't take lightly.

What makes a good life? Plenty of money, you may say. Or good health. Professional success. A long-term relationship. Getting to your goal weight. Having a large apartment in your chosen neighborhood. Children. Newsflash: These can be components of a miserable life or a satisfying one! What do I mean by this? A good life starts from the inside! We all know people who are in peak health and are unhappy. And you have probably heard of terminally ill people who are fully enjoying their remaining time. Same with money or lack of it. Same with professional success, long-term relationships, etc. There are people who seem to be doing very well on paper who are miserable, and people who are not doing well by external standards who are a pleasure to be around. What makes the difference is being able to deal with the people and situations in your life today, and to learn to be happy yourself, rather than looking for someone else to make you feel good about yourself or to make you happy. Walking around feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, lacking a sense of purpose, or feeling like you are a burden to your friends, this is not the life you dreamed of having as a child, and it’s not the life you want today. How do you go from here to a satisfying life? Good therapy makes all the difference in the world. Starting therapy is a sign of strength, and that’s something to feel good about. I bring empathy, warmth, curiosity, and the courage to sit with you in your pain, and to help you find a way through. There may be tears, and there will also be some laughter along the way. This is life, after all. I’ve been working with individuals and couples since 1995. My approach is to connect with you, get to know you, relate, and bring a deep understanding of human psychology to our work together, so you can define and create a satisfying life for yourself. Your idea of a satisfying life is unique to you, not a one-size-fits-all life reached by a one-size-fits-all therapy. You don’t have to be perfect to have a good life. The people in your life don’t have to be perfect, nor do your circumstances. Whew! What a relief! Life can be messy and unpredictable, and you can still look for and enjoy the bright spots, and be in love with your life. I’d like to work with you, help you create that life, and help you deal with the things, past and present, that get in the way of your enjoyment. Maybe you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, job stress, illness, difficulty in relationships, substance-use issues, a recent breakup, a move, family pressures, whatever this messy life sends your way. Whether you’re a recent graduate adjusting to life beyond college, the parent of someone “leaving the nest,” or you’re dealing with the death of a loved one, starting a career, or looking at retirement, whatever your challenges are, I’m here to help you face them, learn to handle them in a way you can look back on and feel good about, and learn from the mistakes we all make along the way as humans. We’ll work together to help you find the joy in everyday life!