My Background

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brandeis University. I earned my M.S.Ed. at Pace University’s School/Clinical Psychology Program and am completing my Doctorate in School/Clinical Psychology at Pace University. I completed my doctoral internship at the JCCA’s foster-care agency in NYC/Brooklyn in August 2021. I co-authored a chapter on gender and health in the Handbook of Health Psychology, published in 2019. I have also developed and presented lectures addressing the need for establishing better climates for LGBTQ+ youth and adults within various professional and educational spaces. My research interests involve LGBTQ+ mental health, masculinity, environmental systems, and the intersections of sexuality, gender, and ethnic identity.

My Approach

I bring training and expertise, which together we can utilize to form a deeper understanding of your present circumstances. I believe deeply in the transformational power of the therapeutic relationship.  As your therapist, I aim to create a supportive, respectful space where we can work together to best suit your therapeutic goals, even if those goals have yet to be uncovered. In therapy, I bring an empathic, soft-hearted interest and acceptance to the therapeutic space, designed to encourage mutual exploration into areas of interest relating to a patient’s psychology and mental health.

My Expertise

I have experience and expertise in working with the LGBTQ+ communities and have clinical experience working with patients struggling with a number of issues, including but not limited to: sexual and gender identity, minority issues, acute and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, men’s issues, self-esteem, substance use, life transitions, and grief.