Education

• Psy.D. (Doctorate in Psychoanalysis), The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, 2008
• Certificate in Psychoanalysis, The Institute for The Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity, New York City, 2007
• Harm Reduction Certificate Program, The New School, New York City, 2014-15
• Certificate in Psychotherapy, The American Institute for Psychoanalysis, New York City, 1997
• M.S.W., Hunter College School of Social Work., (Honors), New York City, 1995
• B.A., Fordham University, (Summa Cum Laude), New York City, 1993

Professional Experience

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker #R-051407-1 NYS
• Private Practice, 1995–Present
• Member of the Coordinating Committee for The Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity, 2012–Present
• Instructor, The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, CA., “Substance Use, Psychoanalysis, and Harm Reduction,” 2016–Present
• Instructor, The Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity (IPSS), NYC, “Eating Disorders and Substance Use, The Leading and Trailing Edge,” 2012–Present
• Instructor, National Institute for the Psychotherapies, NYC, 2007, 2008. Basic principles of self psychology, Intersubjective Systems Theory, and the work of Bernard Brandchaft, MD
• Staff Therapist, London Terrace Psychotherapy Services, CSW, PC, NYC, 1995–1997. Provided short and long-term psychotherapy
• Staff Therapist, The Karen Horney Clinic, NYC, 1995–1997. Provided long-term psychotherapy
• Substance Use and Alcoholism Counselor, Project Connect, LGBT Community Center, NYC, 1993–1994
• Harm Reduction Counselor, GMHC, NYC, 1993–1994
• Guest Lecturer, Elderhostel, Fordham University, NYC, Mount St. Mary’s College, Newburgh, NY, 1994–2000. PresentedThe Creation of the Broadway Musical