The Doctor is "IN"

I am a licensed psychologist and I specialize in individual psychodynamic psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. My style is  very interactive and eclectic. After 20 years of experience I have developed many skills to treat a wide variety of issues. I use the technique that matches the patient, their personality, their age, and their needs. Most often patients are discussing their current problems. I help people understand how their past  affects the present; how to analyze their dreams, and most importantly, how to resolve the psychological dilemmas which are impeding their ability to enjoy life. Sometimes I will use behavior modification and relaxation, sometimes I will use play therapy, but the most important element of the treatment is the special relationship that is established with each patient.
I treat patients who suffer from anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, trauma, sleep problems, among many other kinds of diagnoses. Should you be interested in making an appointment please feel free to contact me at my office in Port Washington, New York by calling: 516 944-3786.

Conference on Bullying Prevention:
Psychological and Educational Strategies

Victims, bullies, and bystanders were discussed from psychological and educational perspectives. However, the entire school community and climate also was addressed with emphasis on changes that must be provided by administrators, mental health professionals,  teachers, non-professional staff members and parents in order to establish a successful anti-bullying program. Included herein is the powerpoint presented during the conference and an extensive bibliography of websites and books that are relevant to the topic. Please feel free to contact us with your comments and questions.
[BIE PowerPoint Presentation] [Planning Guide] [Bullying Resources for Educators, Parents, Children] [Bullying Websites] [Decision Tree] [Student Threat Documentation] [Threat Assesment Report] [School Administrators Assoc. of NYS (SAANYS)]

Vulture Culture: How We Encourage Bullying

Our vulture culture emphasizes a winner/loser mentality that encourages dominance and aggression. Extreme bullying, often using sexual slurs such as "gay, fag, slut and whore," is becoming a common experience for students of all ages, and in particular, for children aged 11-13. Bullying will stop when individuals become assertive and protect themselves; when bystanders are proactive and protect victims, and when schools create a community of respect.   [full article]

Sexting…Is It All About Power?

We conducted an online psychological survey that investigated sexting behaviors and power. We found that 66% of the group sexted. A description of the study and the complete results are presented here. Sexting is an important topic because it is a risky behavior that may endanger lives. However, it is also a widespread phenomenon that is prevalent among people between the ages of 13-26; namely those who have grown up with digital technology.  [full article]

Understanding Sleep Problems

Sleep serves many physiological and psychological purposes. It is essentially a reset button for your organs and brain.

When you sleep your brain is working, it is processing information it received during the day.

When we sleep we are also resolving the psychological problems that we are facing; some of which are expressed in our dreams.  [full artcle]

Stop Yelling: Improve Behavior

All parents want their children to be “well-behaved” and so they discipline them. I believe that some kinds of discipline are more effective than others. But ultimately our task is to teach children self-control so they can navigate through life all by themselves. 

One way to improve behavior is to reinforce a behavior by giving rewards. 
[full article]