ABOUT ME

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, although I work with individuals across the lifespan treating anxiety and conducting evaluations. My expertise in both therapy and assessment provides me with a unique perspective on underlying reasons for behaviors and appropriate empirically-supported interventions.

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I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at LIU-Post where I received the award for highest GPA in my graduating class. I also completed an APA-accredited internship at Mount Sinai Morningside and my post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the Center for Attention and Learning at Lenox Hill Hospital. At Lenox Hill, I provided comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders and learning challenges, worked with lawyers and the NYC Department of Education to ensure access to appropriate educational placements and services, and provided expert testimony. Following my fellowship, I was a clinical evaluator for the Child Mind Institute's Healthy Brain Network Research program, a landmark mental health study. In this role, I conducted over one hundred mental health and learning evaluations for individuals ages 4 through 22, including Autism evaluations. I also worked at the Child Mind Institute's Autism Center where I conducted assessments of children suspected of having Autism and/or ADHD and co-occurring challenges as part of a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) study. Over the course of this work, I completed the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) clinical and research reliability trainings. Further, I served as a clinical supervisor to trainees and staff at the Child Mind Institute and Lenox Hill Hospital.

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My experience conducting psychotherapy spans 14 years, including individual and group psychotherapy within outpatient, inpatient, and research settings, as well as schools. I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. I am also trained in behavioral parent training, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed treatment, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy. While I primarily practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I draw from various modalities as needed.

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In addition to my clinical work, I have co-authored  publications on maternal mental health and neuropsychological assessment of children with Selective Mutism, and I conduct presentations in the community. My presentations have covered topics such as parental stress, learning and language disabilities, Autism, and

neuropsychological assessment.

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Prior to graduate school, I co-founded a tutoring practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn,

which provided test prep, remedial, and enrichment instruction. This experience helped me discover my passion for understanding unique cognitive profiles and needs, as well as developing plans and supporting clients in meeting their potential. I am honored by the myriad opportunities I have had to work with clients and families

to help them move past challenges and thrive.