I have an integrative approach to psychotherapy exploring the mind, body, and spirit. Presently, I devote myself to private practice, writing, and presenting workshops. My writing focuses on character strengths, bullying, building resilience, and finding meaning and purpose in life. We live in a challenging and rapidly changing world that is especially challenging for teens who have their own internal and social pressures. Life is also challenging as we age and can become resistant to change. I believe that psychotherapy needs to focus on adapting to change and when needed addressing our negative past experiences can keep us stuck in life.

I earned my Ph.D. in Personality/Social Psychology at the New School for Social Research, and worked as a clinician at different mental health clinics over the years, including the Jamaica Center for Psychotherapy and the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York City.  I also have background in psycho-educational testing and was a Staff Psychologist at the SUNY College of Optometry and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine as a psycho-educational evaluator. My holistic nutrition degree is from Hawthorn University, and applied positive psychology certificates from the Flourishing Center and Positive Acorn. My diplomate is from the Viktor Frankl Institute and Empowered Relief certification was earned through Stanford University.