My Background
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I am a New York State licensed Psychologist, having earned my doctorate degree in Psychology from Hofstra University in 2011. In addition to providing individual and/or group mental health services to residents of Nassau and Suffolk County, I am also a New York State certified and tenured School Psychologist with over seven years of experience, currently working in a nationally recognized high school of excellence in Nassau County. As such, I have provided counseling/therapeutic services to youngsters for many years. I also completed my doctoral dissertation in the area of anxiety, examining the influence of parent-child relationships on anxiety in children. I also work with parents who are experiencing difficulties maintaining a balance between their own personal relationships, and the amount of time they devote toward their children and extended families. In working with parents, one of my main objectives is to hone their parenting skills, and to give them the tools they need to raise their children in a structured, effective, and loving manner, while finding time to attend to their own personal needs and desires. I also work with couples on a broad range of their own relationship problems. Moreover, I am a certified personal trainer who has assisted in research conducted in regard to the positive benefits of exercise in relation to psychological wellbeing. As such, I enjoy working with individuals who are receptive to utilizing basic/beginner, intermediate level, or advanced health and fitness applications to improve their overall emotional and psychological wellness.
My Philosophy
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My overall philosophy and mission is to give every person that I work with unconditional positive regard, as well as to assist people in finding a path to happiness and success in their life journeys. In doing so, I strive to challenge people to achieve a greater level of mindfulness and self-awareness, and I do so in a professional, yet down to earth and caring manner. I have a strong appreciation for the different challenges that individuals face throughout the various phases of life, and I am committed to helping people to maximize their level of personal fulfillment as they work toward mutually agreed upon goals. Working together toward a common purpose, I am confident that I can assist those I work with in attaining happiness and emotional balance throughout the course of their lives. As such, if you or someone you care about is in need, I encourage you to reach out to me to help achieve the quality of life that I genuinely believe we all deserve.