With over twenty five years of experience working with adults, couples and adolescents who have anxiety disorders, depression, OCD or marital & relationship problems, my experience is broad-ranging. I have helped hundreds of people cope with their emotional challenges, complex relationship issues and resolve difficult work/life problems. I've also helped people with serious mental health problems and have provided support and guidance to those who simply want to achieve more. I am an NASW approved clinical supervisor, a certified Schema Therapist and certified Schema Therapy supervisor and trainer. I have trained in several
Therapy Methods
and I integrate my training, experience and intuitive style to work in a personal, warm and caring way to help individuals and couples overcome their challenges.
I am a graduate of New York University's School of Social Work where I earned my Master's in Clinical Social Work. My specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Schema Therapy. I am a full member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST), an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist and an approved ISST Schema Therapist Supervisor/Trainer having trained with Wendy Behary and Dr. Jeffrey Young, the founder of Schema Therapy.
Because one of my core beliefs and passions is that a strong, primary intimate relationship is key to a happy life, I hosted a radio talk show called Marriage Matters exploring topics related to marriage, relationships and intimacy and interviewed authors, experts and clinicians on many aspects of relationships. As an early user of technology for psychotherapy, I’m among the pioneers of online counseling. Because of my early online success with my Marriage Matters website and talk radio show, I was the subject of news stories on
CNN
(
another CNN article
) and other national publications regarding Internet Counseling and family issues. My articles on family issues and communication have been published in Parent's Guide Magazine, numerous websites and blogs. A few are available
here
on my website.
EDUCATION
New York University, School of Social Work: MSW, Clinical Social Work
State University of NY, Empire State College: BS, Human Development
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida LCSW:
SW 15907
International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)
Certified Advanced Schema Therapist
Certified Trainer/Supervisor
MEMBERSHIPS
NASW -
National Association of Social Workers
ACSW -
Academy of Certified Social Workers
ISST -
International Society of Schema Therapy
Be sure to take a look at some of my
Articles!