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My training as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and Life Coach provide me with a unique combination of skills and resources which I use in the service of helping my clients find clarity in life, and achieve their goals. Sometimes we feel angry, sad, frustrated, anxious and unfulfilled without really knowing why. The combination of knowing and understanding our past, in the context of our present life, provides us with an invaluable amount of information we can use to understand and change how we feel and what we do in our lives.

Together we can help you become the best version of yourself. I work with Children, Teens, & Adults. Through insight and awareness into thoughts, emotions, and relationships patterns; You will begin to experience profound growth. This is a warm & empathetic space for you to identify concerns, manage emotions, create realistic goals. I believe trust and unconditional acceptance are essential for therapeutic growth. Our group practice is located in Long Beach as well as within Concierge Pediatrics in Roslyn & Woodbury.

Heal and move forward with the right therapist in a nurturing setting! To get the most out of therapy, it is important to find a professional that is skilled in creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment.  I am trained to treat people of all intersecting identities with a broad range of socio-emotional issues to find their way in life. To help my clients work through impasses and uncover deep personal truths, I position myself as an accepting and empathetic guide to promote healing, help people evolve towards a more stable life and, ultimately, attain fulfillment on their terms.

Congratulations on your interest in personal growth and empowerment. With over 20 years in clinical practice, I am a warm and caring mental health professional with a broad range of trainings, skills, and specializations; ready to support you through healing, change and growth. My treatment approaches are affordable and offered in a discrete and confidential setting. My clinical goal is for my clients to develop the personal tools and insights that will guide them to self care and good mental health.

I am a Sport Social Worker who specializes in working with the holistic person. When working with athletes, understanding the cultural nuances and systems within the athletic departments or sport systems can be important to understanding both mental performance and how life can affect sport and vice versa. Athletes can schedule sessions if they are working through something specific or simply looking for a boost in performance. I have worked with athletes of different backgrounds, sport, and levels. I also work with athletes struggling with injuries and returning to sport.

If I were to win the lottery today, my commitment to being a therapist would remain unwavering. For me, it's not just a profession; it's my passion and calling. As Charles R. Swindoll wisely said, 'Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.' I see my role as equipping you with the tools necessary to navigate life's hurdles with resilience and grace. My approach is grounded in authenticity and proven effectiveness. I'm not just a therapist; I'm a real, genuine, down-to-earth human being with feelings and emotions. I tend to stand out from other therapists with my life experiences and my outlook on life!

Living in today's world is stressful, causing multiple psychological and physical issues to surface. You may find yourself having relationship and couples issues, anxiety, addiction, motivation, employment, life coaching, and financial issues. My style of Therapy is eclectic, encompassing behavioral, cognitive, motivational, psychodynamic, modalities in a safe environment.

If you are struggling in one of the following areas: your relationship with food and body image; parenting a special needs or otherwise spirited child; or happen to be at an impasse in any area of life- Welcome! You have come to the right place. In my work, I firmly believe that awareness coupled with goal-directed action makes for the greatest agent of change. I also believe that you innately possess all that you need to effect change and that we sometimes need a collaborative partner to guide us back to our most authentic and wise-minded selves.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, irritable, over stimulated, or simply out of balance emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually ? Have you been getting triggered way too easily, finding yourself emotionally depleted or “running on empty” and thinking “there must be a better way”? Are you struggling in relationship with yourself and/or those around you? Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior or stuck in a situation that is no longer serving you? My passion is to help individuals not only find purpose but to live a balanced life in which you can thrive. I would love to help you on your growth journey!

Are you curious about yourself, how you impact relationships, and want to feel better? Working towards change, self-growth, and mindfulness, psychological sophistication can develop if you connect with the right therapist & therapeutic environment. See how the past might have influenced present day feelings-a way of moving forward in life. In private practice 39 years: psychodynamic & eclectic modalities. Completion Postgraduate: psychoanalytic psychotherapy,psychoanalysis, Addictions, Doctoral work. Specialty: Depression, anxiety, low self-image, Bi-Polar, Addictive relationships, modifying behavior by acquiring coping strategies

I have extensive experience 30+years of treating patients with various diagnoses. I have worked in multiple settings including outpatient offices, hospital clinics, inpatient hospital units, and substance abuse facilities. I hope you are interested in learning about yourself and working with me as you make appropriate choices in life, career and relationships.Are you anxious depressed or having problems in your relationship. I can help. You will be understood. Are you having difficulty with your teenager? Call me I feel confidant I can help.I am also able to treat couples in an effort to avoid divorce.

I would like to be known for my compassion and humanity. Although I do have varied specialties, I..e. eating disorders, couple counseling, work with families with disabled members, etc. I am proficient in many areas, I.e, anxiety, depression, self esteem, communicating. I am eager to consult other disciplines, if necessary and will access any resources that my client needs. I respect every client that I work with and offer strategies, encouraging them to make their own decisions and trust in their own choices. I take pride in helping people to be proactive and am rewarded by their success.