ACADEMIC DEGREES

Ph.D. Psychology, New York University, NY, NY

M.S.W. Social Work, Hunter College, NY, NY

CLINICAL CERTIFICATIONS

The Clinical Use of Hypnosis, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons NY, NY

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Washington Square Institute of Psychotherapy and Mental Health, NY, NY

Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, National Affiliation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

American Psychological Association

National Association of Social Workers

In addition to over 30 years of experience in Private Practice, I have worked as a professional Psychologist, Social Worker, Educator, Supervisor, Group Therapist, Addiction Counselor and Administrator in the following New York City Hospitals and Treatment Programs:

- Beth Israel Medical Center

- Lenox Hill Hospital

- Coler/Goldwater Hospitals for Rehabilitation

- Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Cardiac Care at Beth Israel Medical Center

As part of my clinical training, I studied, and was the patient of, Dr. Albert Ellis at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.