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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in both New York (# 001877) and California (#86117) with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology as well as a doctorate degree in International Psychology.
My work spans two practices. In therapy, I work with teens, adults, and couples. Through Advisory, I work with executives, founders, and cofounders who want a confidential thinking partner for the decisions and relationships that shape their work.
Most of my therapy clients feel like they have a decent life with a solid career, good friendships, a lively social life, and romantic relationships. Yet, more often than not, there remains a pervasive uncertainty about one’s purpose or meaning in life coupled with a pressure to achieve. This frequently leads to feelings of anxiety, sadness, confusion, and dissatisfaction.
My approach is active, engaging, and free of judgment. I slow you down so that you are able to more clearly see your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and make changes where appropriate. Life moves quickly and slowing down is essential to understanding patterns that impede growth and the ability to live the life you desire.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent more than a decade in management and HR. That experience shapes how I work with leaders today.
Education
Ph.D., International Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
M.A., Clinical Psychology
Antioch University, Los Angeles, CA
B.A., Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI
Training
Maple Counseling Center, Beverly Hills
Internship in individual and couples therapy; later returned to teach the intake and assessment program to first-year interns
EMDR
Client-centered, attachment-focused EMDR with Laurel Parnell, Parnell Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Levels 1 and 2
PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy)
Level 1
Trauma Resiliency Model® (TRM®)
Level 1
I have also conducted trauma/resilience and organizational systems research and training internationally, including in Japan, Brazil, Haiti, and East Africa.
Memberships & Affiliations
I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Edward A. Bouchet Honor society, Yale University.
In addition to my practice, for the past five years, I was the clinical director of a residential teen center in Malibu where we used a combination of therapeutic modalities with an emphasis in family systems.
I am on the board of directors at Haven Rescue Home in Kenya, Africa. The home provides a safe place for pregnant and abused adolescent and young women.