About Me

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with late adolescents (16+) and adults (18+).  My areas of expertise include evidence-based therapies for anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma / PTSD and depression.  I am passionate about helping people who struggle with fears, worries, panic, perfectionism, and shame.

I have over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings, including hospitals, outpatient centers, and private clinics. In addition to maintaining my practice, I currently also work with a private medical group, providing psychological treatment to clients from big firms, with a sub-specialization of stress management with high performers.

Prior to starting my own practice, I worked at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Bellevue Hospital - World Trade Center Environmental Health Center clinic, where I treated survivors of the 9/11 attacks. I previously served as Assistant Professor in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center where I supervised and trained psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows in cognitive behavioral therapy. After that, I served as clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Outside of my work, I enjoy taking photos with my digital and film cameras, trying out delicious food both locally and internationally, and spending time with family.  

Education

Postdoctoral Fellowship at James J Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Predoctoral Internship at Maryland Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Baltimore, MD

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Maryland at College Park, MD
M.A.  Clinical Psychology, University of Maryland at College Park, MD
B.A.   Psychology, Binghamton University-State University of New York, NY

Additional Training

Intensive Training in CBT for OCD and Related Disorders, Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
The Behavior Therapy Training Institute and the International OCD Foundation
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Intensive Training in Prolong Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania, PA

Professional Affiliations

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
International OCD Foundation
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
NYC CBT Association