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As a clinical psychologist for many years, I trained in a variety of approaches to therapy. I found that psychoanalytic therapy and psychoanalysis offer the most benefit and lasting change for persistent emotional, relational, and behavioral problems through opportunity for deep understanding and emotional growth. I therefore undertook rigorous training and study in psychoanalysis through the Psychoanalytic Center of California, where I earned a second doctorate, a Psy.D. in psychoanalysis, and certification by the International Psychoanalytical Association in the provision of psychoanalysis.
While I see people for a wide range of issues and concerns, I also maintain a specialization in treating eating disorders and related problems.
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My current and past professional education, training, and activity are summarized below.
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Education
- Psy.D. in Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Center of California, CA 2016
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, St. John’s University, NY, 1996
- B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 1990
Licensure and Certification
- CA license: PSY 19038
- Cetificate in Psychoanalysis from the International Psychoanalytical Association
Current Positions
- Private Practice, Santa Monica, CA 2004-Present
- Senior Faculty, Psychoanalytic Center of California, CA 2020-Present
- Core Faculty, Wright Institute Los Angeles, CA 2017-Present
Prior Clinical Positions
- Assistant Faculty, Psychoanalytic Center of California, CA, 2017-2020
- Psychologist III, Neuropsychiatric Behavioral Health Service, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, LA, CA 2003-2005
- Private Practice, Chappaqua, NY 1999-2002
- Psychotherapist, Center for Eating Disorder Recovery, NY 2000-2002
- Clinical Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry & Professional Associate, Personality Disorders Institute, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester Division, NY 1998-2002
- Staff Psychologist, Family Services of Westchester, NY 1998-2001
- Postdoctoral Fellow of Psychology in Psychiatry, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical School, Westchester Division, NY 1996-1998
Advanced Training
- Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Los Angeles Society and Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, LA, CA 2005
- Psychoanalytic Foundations, Extension Division: Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, LA, CA 2003-2004
- Predoctoral Psychology Intern, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, the Long Island Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY 1995-1996
- Clinical Practica, St. John’s Center for Psychological Services and Clinical Studies, NY, 1991-1995
- Psychology Extern, North Shore University Hospital, Division of Addictions Treatment Services, NY 1994-1995
Prior Teaching
- Supervising Psychologist, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology, UCLA Psychology Clinic, CA 2004-2005
- Coordinator, Psychology Externship Program, Family Service of Westchester, NY 2000-2001
- Postdoctoral Fellow of Psychology in Psychiatry, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical School, Westchester Division, NY 1996-1998
- Clinical Instructor, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY 1997-1998
Current Professional Memberships
- American PsychologicalAssociation, Member
- International Psychoanalytical Assoiciation, Member
- Psychoanalytic Center of California, Member, Assistant Faculty
- International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
- Academy for Eating Disorders
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