I received my B.A. in psychology from New York University, my M.A. in psychology from Boston University, and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Throughout my clinical training and career, I worked in the psychiatric department at several local area hospitals including Beth Israel Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital. During this time, I gained extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood, and personality disorders and received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Insight-Oriented/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I also formerly worked as a Supervising Psychologist at the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders.
Currently, I maintain an independent private practice in NYC where I provide assessments, consultations, and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. In addition, I also work as an Associate Research Scientist at the Social Intervention Group at Columbia University, where I am involved in research on HIV prevention for couples, assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, cultural competence in the provision of mental health services, and reducing health disparities.
Professional Membership
American Psychological Association
Media Consultation
The Weather Channel (July, 2007). Segment on Heat and Stress.