Background

Hudson Valley Psychotherapist 

After receiving my MA in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and my MSW from Fordham University, I began my career as a therapist in Westchester, NY, and later moved to Dutchess County. I’ve worked for well over 20 years with young people and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, a poor sense of self, and relationship and parenting issues. I also specialize in substance abuse and trauma work related to physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse. 

My approach is essentially PSYCHODYNAMIC. I help patients see the connection between the painful past and current problems. I also tap into COGNITIVE REFRAMING and help clients shift negative beliefs about themselves. Finally I will pull from SOLUTION -FOCUSED THERAPY to help my clients realize and effectuate their goals, building on their unique strengths.  

I am also a practitioner of EMDR, a technique designed to alleviate PTSD by safely accessing and reprocessing critical memories.

As an aside, I am an accomplished musician and understand well the trials and joys of the creative process. 

I am currently in private practice in Rhinebeck, NY in the Hudson Valley.

As a Writer:

In addition to my work as a therapist in Dutchess County, NY, I have written many books and articles on wide-ranging topics including children’s fears during divorce, teens who diet dangerously, the trials of single parenting, how not to raise an entitled child, online dating, and advice for kids on how to handle tough school situations.