I have over 30 years of experience in private practice and doing expert witness work. 

I have appeared on Court-TV and had my own radio program.

I was a writer for the American Cancer Society as well as a column writer for Montage Magazine.

I am also the proud author of Life:  Enjoy The Ride!

I have relocated to Florida from New Jersey and I could not be more excited to be here and serving the greater Sarasota area

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Areas of Specialization

• Individual Psychotherapy

• Anxiety Disorders

• Stress Management

• Behavioral Medicine (where physical and psychological overlap}

• Self Esteem Issues

• Self Defeating Behaviors

• Grief and Loss

• Sports Psychology

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Psychotherapy Orientation

My orientation towards psychotherapy is to utilize techniques that will work for you; not a one size fits all approach.  For psychotherapy to be effective the approach has to been consistent with your overall view of life.  In general I utilize cognitive/behavioral techniques with an emphasis on mindfulness based psychotherapy.  

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Personal Information

I was married for many years and I am now widowed.  I have two adult children.  I am an accomplished martial artist;  having a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Black Belt in Karate.    I am into physical fitness and play a variety of sports.

I am currently studying Jazz and Improvisation on the piano.​

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