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I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and my B.A. in psychology with a minor in biology from Yeshiva University. My pre-doctoral internship was at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center and I continued there to complete a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and Gulf War Multisymptom Illness. Following my graduate training, I completed a certificate in Sex Therapy from The Buehler Institute and received my certification in sex therapy from the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and from the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST). I am a Certified Gottman Therapist and have also received certificates in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, sexual compulsivity, and received specialized training with Dr. Andrew Christensen, the co-founder of Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. I was previously a staff psychologist at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Outpatient Psychiatry Department where I also co-founded the Sexual Health Clinic.
My treatment model focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness to assist individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual dysfunction, and other difficulties. Treatment is also informed by each individual's unique developmental course as I examine how your early relationships and development of your core beliefs, influence how you interact with the world. I utilize a strength-based approach where I attempt to identify each individual's unique strengths to learn how to better manage their painful thoughts and feelings. In addition to my clinical training, I am also a practicing professional magician and musician.
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