I work with individuals, couples, and families who are trying to cope with anxiety, relationship challenges, work issues, their own or a loved one’s behavioral or chemical addiction, or major life decisions. I also speak with people who aren’t currently enduring any of those challenges but who want to speak on a regular basis to address small issues before they become big ones.

I have an analytical background – on Wall St. and in scientific (addiction) research – and my approach to therapy is most definitely informed by those pursuits. I am dedicated to getting to the heart of the problem using both reason and instinct. My responsibility is to work with you to shine a light on the events, circumstances, and choices that have compromised your ability to embrace your life, your work, or your relationships. Once clarified, their ability to negatively affect your life is diminished, making it far easier to live in accordance with your values and aspirations. And to live a well-deliberated, meaningful life.

If you have never been to therapy, rest assured: It’s not awful. It’s not pressured. It is an opportunity, not an obligation, to say things you’ve always wanted to say without fear of judgment; to put words to feelings without fear of reprisal; to work through difficult conversations with someone who is trained to listen carefully and who will provide support, objectivity, and guidance. If you have some experience in therapy, then you have some idea of what it’s like. But if your past experiences in therapy have not been positive, I ask you to have faith that a new experience can be better. It just requires the right chemistry.

If you've googled or used AI to try to find "addiction or gambling therapist in Manhattan" or "couples therapist near me" you've discovered how bewildering the process can be. And then when you finally decide to reach out, it can feel like just another crap shoot.

But here's the bottom line: It's just a conversation. Maybe a little deeper than most, but still, just two people talking about what got you thinking about therapy, what you hope to achieve, and what I can do to assist. Way more often than not, just talking for 10 or 15 minutes with the right person reduces anxiety and improves confidence that things can be better. And at that point, we can schedule a session, if you'd like. I see people both remotely and in person.