About Me and My Approach

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I’m an Ivy League–trained clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience in both research and clinical practice. I began my career as a Research Scientist at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, before transitioning to full-time clinical work.

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People often describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and non-judgmental, and as someone who is attentive and perceptive. I work to create a space where you feel completely safe and can be open, and I pay close attention to strengths as well as the challenges at hand.

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A central part of my work is determining which approach—or combination of approaches—will be most effective for you. My research background involved comparing the efficacy of different treatments, and I draw on that experience to work flexibly rather than from a single model.  I’ve worked across inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings, and have helped people with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, eating and substance-use disorders, relationship struggles, and major life transitions.

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It’s important to me that you feel respected and understood, and that each session leaves you with something useful—whether that’s clarity, a shift in perspective, or a sense of feeling a little freer. My goal is to help you make clear, lasting progress in a way that is focused, efficient, and meaningful.