ABOUT ME

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I am a licensed professional mental health counselor in New York, Florida and Tennessee. I received my master’s in Counseling from Fordham University where I specialized in school and career counseling. I obtained my mental health counseling license through further master’s study at Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. In addition to my private practice, I have worked as the Director of Counseling and Programming at a major university career center in Manhattan, and as the Director of Career Development and Training for the City of New York.

I have experience working with clients of all ages, and have specialized working with adolescents and young adults, especially those in transition from high school to college or from college into the working world and adulthood. As part of this process, I am also skilled at providing advisement and preparation for college/graduate/professional school admissions and career counseling during all stages of life.  In addition, I have a strong background and interest in the performing arts and the arts as a business, and enjoy working with creative and artistic minded people.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

  • Holistic assessment of each individual client

  • Short and long-term therapy

  • Exploration of personal and professional issues

  • Psycho-dynamic, empathetic and goal-oriented

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I have found that we seek career/academic coaching and mental health wellness services for a variety of reasons; many of which can be intertwined. I believe that the counseling process begins with a well-rounded holistic assessment of each individual client, the establishment of both short and long-term goals and a sense of what you are hoping to learn and discover throughout our sessions. This process begins with developing a foundation of trust and a pattern of open communication.

I provide you with the space and empowerment to determine what it is that you would like to address. Throughout our time together, we can discuss your wants and needs in life, your background, relationships and any personal and professional goals that you may have. I have found both short and long term therapy to be effective and those needs can vary from client to client. I have a psycho-dynamic, empathetic and goal-oriented approach in coaching and therapy sessions, and provide individualized care and compassion to all of my clients.