In my practice I am committed to creating
an atmosphere of safety, comfort and respect for individuality
while providing space for emotional and spiritual growth.
While I utilize various treatment modalities and techniques,
I believe that the relationship between the therapist and
client is of primary importance to personal change, because
it encourages one to be as true to oneself as possible.
I am convinced that everybody has the ability to transform
his/her own life; all one needs is belief in oneself and
at times focused guidance.
The kind of knowledge and experience that
I bring to my practice lies in working with individuals
and families from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds,
struggling with emotional, behavioral, and social problems.
As an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, and therefore
bilingual and bicultural, I am sensitive to issues common
to immigrant populations and adoption community. This personal
experience enhances my understanding of the complexities
related to adaptation and acculturation that the adoption
community often faces.
I hold a BA (magna cum laude) from NYU in
Psychology and an MS from Columbia University School of
Social Work. I am board certified and licensed to perform
psychotherapy in NY and NJ. I work with individuals and
families.
Areas of specialization:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Adjustment issues
- Bereavement
- Trauma
- Parenting issues
- Difficulty managing anger
- Self-esteem/self-confidence issues
- Poor coping with stress
