A Little Bit About Me

I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York, NY, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders. I believe in a “here-and-now” approach to therapy, with you in the driver seat and me, a savvy navigator, by your side. I help clients make sense of the patterns that keep them stuck, learn practical tools for change, and build lives guided by meaning and personal values.

Before becoming a psychologist, I worked in alcohol abuse research at The Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, CA, then trained at Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where my work focused on health psychology, neuropsychology, and addictions. Outside the therapy room, I’m an enthusiastic home cook, proud father, and Formula 1 fan who loves learning new things and connecting with others.

How I Think About Therapy

Life greets us at the door with unbounded challenge. As we grow, we develop ways to meet those challenges and navigate the ever-changing worlds we live in. Our hard work and perseverance are often rewarded with achievement, but not without a fair share of pain and discomfort. It's a trade we're willing to make, until we're not.

What if we keep trying harder and gain less and less? What if fulfillment keeps slipping away despite our best efforts, or painful emotions and setbacks leave us feeling stuck? That's often when the possibility of change starts to emerge, and when therapy enters the picture.

Therapy isn't meant to change who you are, and it isn't a magic bullet. It's a way to understand the challenges you face and how they came about, and to make meaningful changes toward a life that's more fulfilling and grounded in what matters to you. The work asks for vulnerability and a willingness to sit with discomfort, and I'll be with you through it. It isn't always easy, but the potential for growth is real, and so is the possibility of feeling and living differently.