I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in NYC, working with people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and facilitate meaningful changes in their lives.

I believe that healing is effected by helping you become more whole, which means more than just focusing on symptom reduction. Being whole means living with wisdom and authenticity, in sync with your deeper Self and the world around you. The natural byproducts of this deeper attunement are happiness, equanimity and peace.

Many of my clients feel restless, empty or like something is missing from their lives. Wrestling with these experiences can lead to anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as tense relationships with loved ones. My goal is to help you overcome them through new awareness and by tapping into your unlived potential.

My therapeutic approach is based on Jungian analytic psychology. I custom-tailor treatment to your needs by balancing deeper, insight-oriented work with skills-based approaches to reduce suffering. This means working with you to address painful feelings immediately, through practical coping techniques, and also exploring the roadblocks to becoming more whole. We will gain insight into your relationship patterns by better understanding your past, (re-)connecting with your values, and freeing yourself from traumatic experiences and/or ineffectual coping strategies.

Please note: All sessions are virtual at this time.

Insurances accepted: Aetna, NYU Wellfleet. I’m out of network for all other insurances, but can give you a super-bill for out-of-network benefits and/or your FSA/HSA.

I am not a MediCare/MedicAid provider.

Specialties

Anxiety

We all experience anxiety – it is our natural alarm system. While anxiety is a natural part of life, it only becomes an issue if you feel like it is keeping you from doing the things you want to do.

Anxiety can take many forms – being social, public speaking, being intimate, saying “no,” trying something new. Learning to manage your anxiety and saying yes to new opportunities despite the risks can be a daunting but achievable journey. One that is certainly worth the risk!!!

There are also many effective therapeutic ways to work with anxiety. We will collaborate to find the best-suited approach for your personality and lifestyle. Once we understand your goals, we would work on developing your confidence, assertiveness, and self esteem to reach them.

LGBTQIA+

Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community makes you more vulnerable to physical and mental health pressures than your heterosexual counterparts due to sexual minority stressors which may lead to experiences of discrimination, bullying, sexual/gender identity concealment, homo- and trans-phobia, and stigmatization.  These stressors can also have profound impacts on your personality, sense of self, quality of intimate relationships, and lead to mood and substance use problems.

If you have encountered such stressors, you may have already learned to cope with them. If they have shaped your expectations in a painful or restrictive manner however, such as feeling alone, expecting rejection, hiding parts of yourself, or engaging in risky behaviors, then let’s work together on developing freer, healthier ways to be yourself and engage more authentically with the world.

Trauma / PTSD

Trauma (Greek for wound) is a deeply subjective experience and can change the trajectory of your life. People suffering from PTSD often feel painfully alienated, may alternate between feelings of numbness and hyper-vigilance, or struggle with nightmares and flashbacks.

If you are experiencing such symptoms, or if specific places, dates, people, or songs trigger you and hijack your day, please reach out. While difficult, there is a path out of the hellish landscape your psyche is trapped in. My work with you will be tailored to your specific experience and needs.

My Approach

I practice Jungian psychotherapy and have had extensive training in psychodynamic and CBT modalities. Psychology seeks to help you know yourself.

Man’s task is to become conscious of the contents that press upwards from the unconscious. As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. (CG Jung, Memories, Dreams, Reflections.)

Carl Jung developed the individuation process, through which a person consciously develops their unique life philosophy to become whole, thus living more fully and authentically. He decried the increasing specialization of our society, as it disconnects us from our instincts and Nature. While the pursuit of specialization may bring success, it also increases one’s loneliness, as the pursuit of perfection narrows one’s personality — leaving the rest of one’s personality, with all its potential, in the Unconscious. Jungian psychology is an antidote to this, as it works to unite conscious and unconscious aspects of your personality. Like Yin and Yang, conscious and unconscious are meant to be in harmony - much of our work will center on better understanding what can bring about greater inner balance.

So what can you expect?

Therapy is what you need it to be. No topic is too big or too small. By gaining a more holistic understanding of yourself, you can free yourself from old, unconscious patterns and beliefs that are holding you back.

In terms of day-to-day work, we’ll talk a lot about you, what’s happening in your life, and what your experiences mean to you. We’ll also make room for the Unconscious, by working with your dreams, fantasies and creative yearnings.

 You’ll know therapy is working when you find that you’re more…

  • Accepting of yourself and others,

  • Attuned to your feelings, thoughts and body sensations,

  • Adaptive to stressful situations,

  • In loving, enriching and mutually supportive relationships

  • Wholly and authentically you. 

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” — Carl Gustav Jung

“One of the most wicked destructive forces, psychologically speaking, is unused creative power ... If someone has a creative gift and out of laziness, or for some other reason, doesn't use it, the psychic energy turns to sheer poison. That's why we often diagnose neuroses and psychotic diseases as not-lived higher possibilities…” — Marie Louise von Franz

Background

My love for psychology was born from living around the world. I’ve loved sharing in people’s cultures, celebrating their diversity, and understanding what brings them joy. Nowadays, in my practice, this passion continues and means helping my clients overcome obstacles to a freer, joy-filled life.   

As a world citizen, I am accustomed to working with international people immigrating and settling in the US. Originally from Vienna, educated in the Lycée Français, I grew up in Austria, France and South Africa before coming to the US for college. I offer therapy in English, French and German.

As an anxiety and trauma specialist, I have helped clients overcome their social or general anxiety so that they can pursue their goals, live authentically and find their voice. I also have significant training and experience in working with survivors of sexual assault, PTSD, stigmatization, bullying, homophobia, and emotional/verbal/physical abuse.

Prior to private practice, I worked 5 years at NYU’s Counseling Center, where I was part of the Trauma, Mindfulness and Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity specialty teams. I have trained in highly diverse settings in NYC including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, the Manhattan Veteran Affairs, the Center for HIV Educational Studies & Training, Parnes Community Clinic in the Bronx, and Fordham University Counseling Center.

I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School, which is affiliated with the Albert Einstein Medical School. I also have an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Cornell School of Engineering, and a Baccalaureate from the Lycée Français.

“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” 
― Søren Kierkegaard

“The truth about intimate relationships is that they can never be any better than our relationship with ourselves.” 
― James Hollis

Let’s Connect

Thank you for visiting me here – Deciding to invest time and energy in therapy is a big decision!

Research indicates that the most important predictor of success in therapy is fit – i.e. how comfortable you feel with your therapist. During our initial meeting, my goal is to better understand your needs, and answer your questions. If for whatever reason you decide that we are not a good fit, I will do my best, based on our conversation and my initial assessment, to connect you to someone who is.

To that end, I offer a free 30min consultation. In the form below, tell me a bit about yourself and what you’d like to focus on, and what you're curious about.

I look forward to hearing from you!