Each of us has stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what our lives mean. But sometimes we feel trapped in a narrative imposed by others, or by stories that no longer feel accurate or helpful. In my work with individuals and couples, I see my role as helping people become the authors of their life stories.

Learning to examine your perceptions — how they arose, whether they’re accurate, and how they might limit you — can give you a greater awareness of your inner resources and strengths. You’re not alone if you have some trepidation about starting therapy. Many people feel that way. Therapy is not always easy or quick, and it may be hard to open up about experiences that cause you pain or shame. Yet doing so can also be comforting and transformative.

My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and care. I bring many perspectives to my work with clients, including contemporary relational psychoanalysis, mindfulness, and elements of cognitive behavior therapy. I see each relationship as unique — and that’s part of what makes this work endlessly rewarding and exciting. I listen to what you want to do in therapy, and we work together to make that happen.

I started my professional career as a social psychologist, and this early training and commitment to research and environmental influences has shaped my two decades of work as a therapist. I received a Ph.D. from Princeton University and completed the four-year postgraduate training program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York, where I have also taught psychoanalytic history and theory. As a licensed psychologist in the state of New York, I have been working with individuals and couples in private practice since 2002.