Interpersonal and leadership skills are of paramount importance for high-striving business and creative professionals. I have extensive experience with leadership development and developed the Executive Coaching and Critical Thinking programs for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. I can help you build upon your success.
Depression can make you feel isolated and alone, even when you're in the middle of New York City. You may feel like nobody understands what you're going through, and that you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of sadness and hopelessness. I can help you by working with you step by step to understand the roots of your depression, and together we will find a way out.
Grief is a complex and individual experience that can manifest in many ways. It is a natural response to loss, and people may grieve the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or any significant change or loss in their lives. Debilitating sadness, anger, guilt, and fear often accompany profound grief. You may be in shock or disbelief, feel confused, and overwhelmed by your feelings. I can help you through this difficult and often horrible time.
Trauma can have profound and long-lasting effects. It can damage your ability to cope with daily life and prevent you from enjoying life. You may have struggled with a sense of disconnection from yourself and the world around you. It can feel like you're going through the motions, but can't fully engage or feel present, as if a fog has settled over your mind.
Treating anxiety focuses on the development of a strong and cohesive sense of self, which reduces the terror associated with the situations that trigger you. By working to strengthen the self, you will be better able to regulate your emotions and manage anxiety. We'll focus on understanding uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and on ways to make you feel more calm and confident.
Dating (especially online dating) and relationships are frustrating for many people. Breakups can be excruciatingly painful. I'll help you get over a breakup and improve your relationships so that you find a more satisfying, loving connection.
We can think of substance abuse and addiction as an attempt to reinforce the self which feel good in the moment but do not lead to the strenghthening of the self. Often the opposite occurs — a deterioration of the self. I offer therapy for substance abuse including comprehensive treatment approaches to help individuals understand the roots of their addiction and build inner strengths so that they can live productive lives without the use of substances.
Attending college can be a challenging time for young people due to a combination of academic, social, and personal factors. As a former college professor I understand the challenges of academics and social life. I can help with the emotional and mental health challenges and development of personal identity associated with the college experience.
Chronic loneliness, shame, and unmet longings for connection can reflect deep disruptions in the development of the self. In therapy, we work together to understand these emotional experiences not as pathology, but as meaningful expressions of an injured self seeking cohesion, affirmation, and connection.