New York State License to practice as psychologist, September 2008, No. 017818
Education:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Adelphi University, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, 2007.
B.S. in Psychology, Hunter College, 1998.
Clinical Experience:
2006-Current Private Practice
2004- Current Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center Chemical Dependency Out-patient Program: Consultation Psychologist. Provide individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, psychological evaluations, support for case managers, coordinate with Buprenorphine program at Woodhull Medical and Mental health Hospital
2007-Current LA PALESTRA, Center for Preventative Medicine, Behavioral Consultant. Provide initial behavioral evaluations, part of multidisciplinary team consisting of nutritionists, physical therapists and social workers working with members who struggle with Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues
2004 – 2008 Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Provided psychodynamic psychotherapy.
2003-2004 Fellowship at Roosevelt Hospital Out-patient Clinic. Provided individual and group psychotherapy utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectic behavioral approaches to treatment
2002-2003 Internship at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City. Provided individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, and conducted intake evaluations
Professional Memberships:
Member, American Psychological Association
Former Member, Division on Addictions, New York State Psychological Association
Presentations:
2009: Primer on Addictive Substances
2008: A Harm Reduction Approach to treating a Dually Diagnosed Patient: