70 Glen Cove Road, Suite 209
Rosyln Heights, NY 11577
516-621-0888
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70 Glen Cove Road, Suite 209 • Rosyln Heights, NY 11577 • 516-621-0888
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I received my doctorate degree in Psychology from New York University in 1983. While earning my degree I worked full-time at Mt. Sinai Hospital in the Out Patient Department of Psychiatry as the Assistant Clinical Director of the Day Treatment Center. I helped to design and develop this innovative treatment program for individuals suffering from major psychological problems and diagnoses.
After earning my doctorate I moved to Long Island and obtained my license in Psychology in 1984. Later that year I opened my private practice in Roslyn. In an on-going effort to enhance my skills and consequently what I can offer my clients I earned additional credentials in clinical hypnosis becoming a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in 1993 and a Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2000 through the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists. I have incorporated the use of hypnosis in my psychotherapy practice and have found it to be a very effective adjunct to my clinical practice.
I have always been committed to the mental health movement and its mission to minimize the stigma associated with mental illness as well as to enable greater access to quality mental health care. I have been involved in mental health advocacy efforts since the 70’s and have actively fought for the passage of several pieces of legislation on both the state and national level. In addition I have and continue to serve in a variety of leadership positions that deal with advocacy issues pertaining to mental health and psychology:
· Chair, PLANY (Psychologists for Legislative Action in New York) the state political action committee (PAC) for psychology
since 1998.
· Chair, Legislative Committee for the Nassau County Psychological Association since 1989
· Active Member, New York State Psychological Association Legislative Committee since 1995. Coordinator for advocacy
efforts in Nassau.
· Chair, Government Relations Committee, UJA, L.I. 2010
Over the years I have also been involved in the governance of the New York State Psychological Association as well as the Nassau County Psychological Association and have held memberships in several organizations:
· Member, Boston University Board of Overseers 2009 thru present
· Member, Executive Board, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, LI Chapter 2008 thru present
· Member, Boston University, Sargent College, Dean’s Advisory Board since 2007
· Member, Advisory Board, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University 2008 thru present
· Member, Council of Representatives, New York State Psychological Association, 2007-2009; 2004-2006; 1996 thru 2002.
· Member, Board of Trustees, Nassau Psychological Services Institute since 1993
· Member, Executive Board, Nassau County Psychological Association
· President, Nassau County Psychological Association 1992/1993
· Member, American Psychological Association since 1980’s
· Member, Association for the Advancement of Psychology
· Member, National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers
· Associate Member, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
· Member, American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists
· Member, Advisory Board, Psych Systems 1996-1999
HONORS
· American Psychological Association, Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award for Advocacy 2009
· New York State Psychological Association, Allen V Williams, Jr. Memorial Award 2008
· Nassau County Psychological Association, President’s Millennium Award, 2000
· New York State Psychological Association, Dedicated Service Award, 1999
I have been happily married for 34 years and have two children, a son age 25 and a daughter, age 21. I enjoy jogging, traveling, tennis and tinkering with my camera in my free time.
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