Life is always a work in progress. For some people, everything just seems to fall into place. For others, even the most successful, life can come to feel overwhelming. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong and perhaps we just need a little guidance to work through it. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the causes of our distress remains obscured, ever-present but unknown. No matter where you are in your life’s journey, it never hurts to have someone to hear you, work with you, and help you reach your goals.

My Approach:

I am a clinical psychologist offering psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults from all walks of life. Many of my patients find themselves struggling in relationships, at work or school, asking questions about their identity, or experiencing a persistent sense that something about life just isn't right. I have particular expertise working with personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and trauma, as well as identity-related concerns, including LGBTQIA and men’s issues. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in the acknowledgment that many of our struggles are outside of our control.

As a psychoanalytic practioner, my goal is to help you find new ways to struggle less in life. We do this through exploring all aspects of your life including: your past, your present, and your inner world. By getting to the roots of your struggles, you gain a greater sense of control over your challenges and develop more effective ways of overcoming them.

Therapy is not about fixing who you are. I offer a warm, reflective, and collaborative space to explore life’s uncertainty and contradictions without pressure to conform in any particular way. If you’re looking for a place to slow down, look inward, and explore what has felt stuck or unspoken, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Professional Background:

I completed my undergraduate studies at the New College of Florida, where I graduated with a dual degree in Religion and Psychology, and my graduate studies at the New School for Social Research, where I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology. My research has been presented internationally and I am a recipient of the New School of Social Research Dissertation Fellowship in recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement. I have experience treating patients across a wide range of settings, including state, city, and private hospitals, university counseling centers, and outpatient community clinics. I completed my APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at Manhattan State Hospital.