I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with an MSW (Master’s of Social Work) from New York University and hold a certificate from New York State as an Advanced CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor). I've also completed the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training at the Alanson J. White Institute; which is an interpersonal psychoanalytic model.
In addition to my private practice, I was a Director and Clinical Supervisor of a SAMSHA funded outpatient clinic that seeks to engage substance using population. Clients were offered to participate in individual and/or group psychotherapy addressing triggers to substance use and past trauma. I developed and implemented grant related activities, including coordination of the day-to-day project operations. I also supervised program staff; ensuring quality care and compliance with program policy and procedure. Staff consisted of a doctorate level evaluator, master level social workers, accountant, registered nurses, navigators and social work interns.
Currently, I am working as the Director of Clinical Services at a community-based services start-up, I oversee the day-to-day activities of a regional clinical teams, consisting of Licensed Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors who train the care management team on a variety of health related topics and offer immediate support in navigating the various health systems.
I am also an Adjunct Professor at Touro College School of Social Work; teaching Clinical Practice for social work graduate students. Building on Touro's legacy and reputation in the field for Social Work education.
I have a strong clinical and administrative background and will help you through this challenging process.