I am a licensed psychotherapist (Licensed
Clinical Social Worker) and life coach practicing in
Aventura, Florida. I originally practiced
in New York City before coming to Florida in 1990.
I work with couples (including business partners) helping them to change
ineffective patterns of behavior, improve communication
and create solutions. This often means learning
how to create new patterns
that bring about better understanding and respect between partners.
I also work with individuals
(both male and female) including professionals, entrepreneurs,
students and athletes helping them to enhance their performance. I
specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance
abuse and stress related problems. I work quickly to reduce distress or panic.
My
style is focused and collaborative, helping clients
balance their high stress careers and high performance expectations.
I started my career as
a teacher and spent a number of years working with kids of all ages.
From teaching I entered the corporate world, working with large companies and
learning their methods of operation. I then became an entrepreneur
and began building my own businesses. I created and grew three companies
over a 20-year period and learned firsthand what it takes to deal
with the enormous stress of maintaining high performance, good leadership
and being your own boss.
After several years of self-exploration
in psychotherapy, I realized how my own experiences could guide
me in helping others. I became a psychotherapist and life coach
while continuing my interest in the business community.
I was trained at the
Yeshiva University Graduate School (Wurzweiler School of Social
Work) in New York City, and did my internship at the Greenwich Institute
for psychodynamic psychotherapy located in Greenwich Village in
New York City and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, located
in Washington Heights.
My professional training, assocations memberships and credentials include:
- Post graduate institute training in individual and marital
therapy at the Institute for Marriage and Family Therapy (Jewish Board of Family and Children Services in New York
City)
- Certification in hypnosis (member of FSCH, Florida
Society of Clinical Hypnosis)
- Level two training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Professional member of ADAA (Anxiety Disorders Association
of America);
- Board Certification in Clinical Sexology (Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology)
- Years of training and working with substance abusers (including work as a family therapist and trainer at the Broward Addictions Recovery Centers)
- SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
- CSW (Qualified Clinical Supervisor)
- Training in employee assistance work
for many large companies; and other types of workshops and
trainings related to my profession.
In addition to my psychotherapy
and coaching practice I offer seminars and workshops on stress management,
relationship building, public speaking and improving communication
skills for couples and business partners.
I am a graduate of the University of South Florida, College
of Medicine. I continued my training at the University of Texas Southwestern
in general psychiatry, which included a year as chief resident. I completed
my training at the University of Miami in the division of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in practice in North
Miami Beach since 1990. Originally from New York City, I was awarded my
doctoral degree from Yeshiva University, Ferkauf School of Psychology, in
1987.
