My Approach to Helping

Everyone wants to feel like themselves, to love, and to be productive in their work. To these ends I strive to help people identify those things in their past and in the present that keep them from those goals, and to remove patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving that get in the way of those goals.

I listen and ask questions to develop a good understanding of the people I work with so that I can provide a non-judgmental and therapeutic relationship with them. I work carefully with each person to identify goals, and I develop an individualized treatment plan according to their needs.

In recognition of the fact that everyone is different, I do not adhere to any strict methods of treatment. Rather, I work to find a way to be the right therapist for each individual.

More Info About My Practice

I am a Licensed Psychoanalyst. I am currently in-network with Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield (including NY Medicaid and Essential Plans), Cigna, POMCO, Magnacare, and Humana/Lifesync insurance, and work with patients out-of-network with all others.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I am particularly involved with treatment of anxiety, mood instability, and relationship issues.

I am especially experienced in working with non-conformist people in the arts and other creative professions.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

To help the individual seeking treatment to feel like the person they want to be, to love, work and be productive.