The fact that you are here indicates something significant: you are open to introspection. You seek to understand your truth, strengthen yourself, and gain the ability to live with greater self-reliance. This alone is profound. Taking this step—seeking support, asking questions, and contemplating change—often marks the beginning of a deeper personal journey, especially through psychotherapy for trauma. Congratulations; you are already on your way forward.
Psychotherapy offers a safe and thoughtful space for you to explore your experiences candidly and at your own pace. Together, we delve into the patterns shaped by past relationships, trauma, loss, or life transitions—without judgment or pressure to 'fix' yourself. Whether you are managing PTSD or navigating the complexities of life changes, strength evolves through awareness, compassion, and the ability to be present with your emotions rather than avoiding them.
Transformation does not mean becoming someone else; it means reconnecting with your true self with increased clarity and confidence. As insight deepens, self-reliance blossoms. Over time, this inner stability supports healthier boundaries, fosters more authentic relationships, and revitalizes your capacity for love—for both yourself and others—an essential aspect of relationship building therapy.
When I sit with someone, I long to learn more—what they hear, what they see, and what they feel as they share their story. My role is not to provide you with answers; rather, I am here to help you uncover your own.
Since 1987, I have dedicated myself to the helping profession with the goal of empowering individuals to create meaningful, positive change in their lives. I offer a relaxed and respectful atmosphere, utilizing contemporary clinical concepts while collaborating with each person I see. I encourage clients to identify and build upon their existing strengths, facilitating personal growth through PTSD therapy and fostering lasting transformation that leads to greater satisfaction, connection, and emotional well-being.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R), I earned my Doctorate in Social Welfare (DSW) from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. I also possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Baruch College. I am SIFI-certified and provide supervision to graduate social work students as well as Licensed Social Workers completing their clinical hours. Additionally, I am psychoanalytically trained, having pursued advanced training through the National Institute for Psychoanalysis, the Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, and certification from the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis. I have also trained at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy in Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist Supervision.
WHO I WORK WITH
My work is for people ready to go beneath the surface — individuals and couples seeking deeper understanding, meaningful change, and authentic connection through psychotherapy for trauma.
You may be in the right place if:
You feel stuck in patterns you don't fully understand
You want more than surface-level coping
You are ready to explore yourself deeply
I also support individuals with:
Life transitions, aging, and career stress
Grief, caregiver burnout, and trauma, utilizing PTSD therapy for those affected
Anxiety, depression, mood and stress-related concerns
Performance and work-related pressure
Relationship challenges through relationship building therapy
Spiritual, cultural, and identity-related issues
Any experience affecting emotional well-being
Approach
My work is integrative — meaning I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are. At the core is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which focuses on understanding the deeper patterns and experiences shaping your life. I also specialize in psychotherapy for trauma, incorporating trauma-informed care alongside Psychodrama and experiential methods. When appropriate, I use mind-body techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to enhance healing.
No two people are the same. Your treatment, including our work in PTSD therapy, is always tailored to you.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy is not just for moments of crisis — it is for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply and live more fully.
In our work together, we explore the emotional patterns shaping your relationships, decisions, and sense of self. This relationship building therapy facilitates reflection and experiential work, allowing you to understand what is happening beneath the surface and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. This is especially transformative in the context of PTSD therapy.
This is not about quick fixes. It is about meaningful, lasting change grounded in awareness, experience, and connection.
