EDUCATION
PhD in Combined Clinical & School Psychology (APA accredited)
Awarded by Hofstra University in May 1999
Master of Arts Master of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction)
Awarded by Hofstra University in August 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Awarded by Hofstra University in May 1993
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Psychologist, New York State
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York State
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York State
School Psychologist, New York State Certificate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
New York Association of School Psychologists
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Practice Clinical Psychologist New York, NY and Merrick, NY (2004 to present). Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families, using advanced cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Coordinator of Services School for Language & Communication Development (June 2005 to present) Glen Cove NY. Created and manage evidenced-based programming throughout the school. Developed a data-based socialization program, a homework data collection procedure, and an archival database of standardized tests.
School Psychologist School for Language & Communication Development (2004-2005) Glen Cove NY
Established positive behavior intervention plans, consulted with teachers and specialists about managing inappropriate behavior and individually counseled children. Also, advocated for children as a member of the Committee on Special Education.
Psychological Evaluator Hagadorn Little Village School for Children, Massapequa NY (2003-2004)
Performed psychological evaluations (e.g., intelligence, social adaptability, visual motor skills) for children being evaluated by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
Psychologist and Crisis Counselor, Unitas Mental Health Clinic, St. Marks Place, NY (2000-2003)
Provided crisis counseling for personal affected by the World Trade Center terrorist attack. Provided psychotherapy to a wide variety of outpatients.
Clinical Psychology Extern, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY (1998)
Outpatient day treatment program for chemical abusers and mentally ill chemical abusers
Clinical Psychology Intern, Student Counseling Services Center, Hofstra University, NY (1997-1998)
Provided ongoing treatment to college students with emotional and behavioral difficulties including depression, interpersonal relations, anger, substance abuse, physical abuse, etc. Also, provided career and vocational counseling.
School Psychology Intern, Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Rockville Center (1996-1997)
Worked in an elementary and a high school setting. Duties included psychological assessment and direct counselng, as well as consultation with teachers and staff. Member of the Committee on Special Education.
Psychological Examiner Psychological Evaluation and Research Center, Hofstra University (1996-1997)
Conducted child and adult psychological evaluations, including assessments of cognitive abilities, academic skills, personality, and visual-motor skills.
Clinical Psychology Practicum Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, NY (1996)
Assisted in the maintenance of a token economy on a female inpatient ward. Led problem solving groups with chronic mentally ill patients.
School Psychology Practicum Southside High School / Wilson Elementary School, Rockville Centre (1995)
Observed special needs children in both inclusion and self-contained classes. Obtained experience in the education of these children and in the control of their maladaptive behaviors.
Case Manager/Intake Worker Sunrise Psychiatric Clinic, Amityville, NY (1993-1994)
Advocated for psychiatric patients. Performed clinical intakes and was a member of the Disposition Committee. Serviced patients with a variety of problems including schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor at Monmouth University, Department of Psychology (2001-2005)
West Long Branch, NJ.
Visiting Assistant Professor at Adelphi University,
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies (1999-2001)
Department of Psychology, Garden City, NY
Adjunct Professor at Pace University (1999-2001)
Department of Psychology, NY, NY
Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College (1998-1999)
School of Social Work, NY, NY
Adjunct Instructor at Hofstra University (1995-2001)
Department of Psychology, Hempstead, NY
Instructor, Science & Technology Education Program (1994-1996)
Hempstead, NY. Prepared underprivileged youth to take the SAT’s by teaching logic-based strategies.