Analysis [psychotherapy] should be regarded as a process of fluid
development unfolding itself before our eyes rather than a structure with a design pre-imposed upon it by an architect.
SÁNDOR FERENCZI
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice with more than 30 years of experience, I offer comprehensive mental health support to a diverse range of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults. My practice in New York City encompasses individual and couples therapy for adults, as well as parenting guidance. I conduct sessions in-person and online, offering therapy in either English or Hebrew.
My extensive postgraduate trainings in psychotherapy have equipped me with specialized skills in child and adolescent treatment, group therapy, couples therapy, and trauma treatment. I have contributed to the field through published articles and presentations on childhood trauma and sexual abuse. Currently, I teach on trauma at the William Alanson White Institute.
I am the author of “Playing Hard at Life: A Relational Approach to Treating Multiply Traumatized Adolescents,” a book that outlines my approach to working with complex trauma cases.
My areas of expertise extend to a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
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Grief and unresolved losses
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Anxiety disorders
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Mood disorders
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating disorders
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LGBT issues
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Intimate relationship conflicts
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Social discomfort and anxiety
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Family conflicts
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Parenting challenges
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Learning disorders
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The approach I take in my clinical work is mutual where I as the therapist am an equal partner with my patients. I seek to provide empathic care that fits each person's unique journey. This therapeutic partnership allows me to support my patients intellectually and emotionally.
EXPERIENCE
My Academic and Training Experiences include:
William Alanson White Institute - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program
Currently, I am a faculty member and supervisor at the William Alanson White Institute, where I focus on trauma theories, technical considerations, and the associated challenges.
The American Institute for Psychoanalysis
I held the position of training and supervising analyst at The American Institute for Psychoanalysis of The Karen Horney Psychoanalytic Center.
New York University Silver School of Social Work
As an adjunct professor, I taught courses on group therapy to social work students, sharing my expertise and practical knowledge in this specialized area of clinical practice
Postgraduate for Mental Health - Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program
I served as a faculty member and supervisor, contributing to the education and professional development of psychotherapists specializing in child and adolescent clinical work.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
My academic and professional experience in social work and psychotherapy spans two continents. I completed my clinical social work training at Haifa University in Israel, after which I received specialized psychotherapy training at the Department of Psychiatry, Rambam Medical Center, Israel, and comprehensive trainings on trauma. My doctoral studies culminated in a PhD from New York University Silver School of Social Work. My areas of expertise include traumatic grief and unresolved loss, which were the focus of my doctoral dissertation. This deep understanding allows me to provide compassionate and effective support for those dealing with loss.
In New York, I further strengthened my skills through extensive postgraduate training. I completed the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training and Group Therapy programs at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. I broadened my expertise through additional specialized trainings in couples therapy and trauma theories and techniques. This comprehensive educational background has equipped me with a diverse skill set in clinical social work, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and group therapy, with particular emphasis on child and adolescent mental health, couples therapy, and trauma treatment.
AWARDS & GRANTS
2003 Author’s recognition Award, “Playing Hard at Life: Relational Approach to Treating Multiple Traumatized Adolescents”, Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH).
2002 Honorary award for the best original paper, “The Creation of Trauma and Dissociation in the Cross/Cultural Dyad”, Clinical Social Work.
1999 Arlene and Lewis Wolberg Memorial Award for the best paper on adult psychoanalysis, “Contemporary Application of Ferenzi: Co-Constructing Past Traumatic Experiences through Dream Analysis”, PCMH.
1996 Florence Robinson Rondell Memorial Award for the best paper on adolescence psychotherapy: “You’ve Lost Me, You’ve Lost Other People in the Group: Transference and Countertransference Considerations in the Termination of Difficult Adolescent Patients in Group Therapy”, PCMH.
1995 Grant from the Marison E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation for the AIDS project on “Mental Health Services to Children and Families Affected by HIV and AIDS,” PCMH.
CONTACT ME
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PHONE
917-687-6556
ADDRESS
113 University Place Suite 1004
New York, NY 10003
