Chronic Pain Therapists in Briarcliff Manor, NY

I have been a social worker at a large NYC hospital for over thirty years, in addition to maintaining a private practice. Most of the people I've encountered have either struggled with a chronic condition and all the associated family and mental health issues- or had the upheaval of a serious diagnosis. Illness impacts every aspect of an individuals life- from employment, to disclosure, to intimate relationships. My approach is empathetic, yet direct and I have an excellent grasp of the challenges of dealing with the health care system. My work is to empower clients to utilize their strengths and to develop new coping strategies.

Life is full of challenges and transitions, and my goal as a therapist is to ease these challenges by partnering with my clients to build on their strengths and deepen their perspectives. I provide clear guidance and explanations, compassionate confrontation, warmth, and a safe space for exploration, discovery, and healing. My work includes helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, emotional pain, trauma, psychedelic experiences, eating disorders, life transitions, and learning to set boundaries in relationships to live more intentionally and authentically.

Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions? Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and have been in private practice for over 25 years. I have extensive experience working with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, illness, and loss. In addition to my private practice I have been the Director of Psychological and Neuropsychological Services in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital in New York City for the past 25 years.

Life presents itself with cycles of peaks and valleys and everything else in between. My focus is to help you improve your emotional and psychological well-being. To better understand your thoughts, feeling, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present day environment/life challenges, relationships and transitions. Together we will work on your journey to deepen your awareness, and understanding of your needs, desires, and patterns of relating, so you may experience mindful wellbeing and coping mechanisms to work through the issues at hand.

I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who evaluates and provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I received my Ph.D. from Fordham University and completed my clinical psychology internship at Westchester County Medical Center Psychiatric Institute/New York Medical College. I also completed a post-doctoral training program in clinical neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University. As a clinician, I utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques including but not limited to cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, functional analytic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also have a special interest in transpersonal psychotherapy and financial psychology.

I provide a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which to focus on understanding the issues you are having and to map out an effective path to change. My approach is based on specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety and other psychological issues experienced by adults and adolescents. I also have expertise as a clinical health psychologist and have worked in outpatient and hospital settings with families, patients and healthcare teams to improve coping with and management of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.

My goal as a therapist is to work with my clients in a supportive, structured and caring manner to help them feel better and manage their lives more effectively. This could include managing their anxiety, moods, relationships and workplace/ career issues. I am a warm, caring, highly engaged therapist who works collaboratively with my clients to help them access their strengths and meet their potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to assist my clients to regulate their moods and anxiety, as well as supportive and interpersonal therapy.

Effectively address complex health issues and navigate adjustment challenges. Heal from personal trauma, loss, and hurt while liberating yourself from anxiety and fear. Explore and release any underlying shame. Navigate relationship conflicts, betrayals, and crossroads. Discover effective and responsible ways to express yourself for better understanding. Propel your career forward and learn how to work with your brain rather than against it.

Seeking support through therapy can be an agonizing process. However, you have already taken the first step in the right direction. I can help you uncover all those barriers that arise in our lives and create change. I bring optimism, enthusiasm, and compassion to my practice and I genuinely believe that provides a safe therapeutic environment for clients to heal. Change can be hard but it is possible for all of us.

Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services.