New York

I am a compassionate, dedicated social worker, psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional with post-graduate training in CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I am proud to support individuals in the LGBTQIA+, Kink/BDSM, and Polyamory/ENM communities.

I am a sex-positive, kink and poly-knowledgeable psychotherapist. I focus on providing a non-judgmental knowledgeable and compassionate therapeutic setting where you can freely discuss any of their issues in an environment of mutual respect and trust, while focusing on feeling a sense of cohesion and comfort. From those just becoming aware of your sexuality to those in a long term M/s relationship, I can guide you through personal epiphanies, transitions in career, life cycle changes, gender / sexuality identity, living with disabilities, and alternative sexual communities. Many of the people I work with are navigating through transitions, whether changes they are seeking to make or changes they are adjusting to. I have worked with people from all walks of life, experiencing the needs of diverse economic, cultural, career and business worlds. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I take an eclectic approach, drawing from Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, and Family Systems therapies. Additionally, I practice EMDR, NLP and Seeking Safety for PTSD. I am a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor with many years of experience in addiction, recovery and trauma.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State (# 012174-1) and received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY. My Postdoctoral training in Medical Psychology/AIDS was completed at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, NYC. I hold a Master's Degree in Music and my interests in psychology, music, gender and sexuality are an integral part of my work. I have a wide variety of experience as a clinician, teacher, writer and speaker and offer services in several specialty areas. Memberships include the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, Association for the Study of Dreams, and the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802. Therapeutic Approach I am a skilled gender and sexuality specialist with 20 years of experience addressing issues related to sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, coming out and a wide variety of kink and sexual practices. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I believe that psychotherapy is most beneficial when it can address both broad and specific problems and help people find solutions to life's conflicts and stressors. Ultimately, I believe the goal of therapy is to enable people to make decisions that will allow them to feel most satisfied, productive and in control of their lives. My approach is tailored to individual needs and focuses on building a collaborative dialogue in which to work towards identified therapeutic goals. This includes symptom reduction (anxiety, depression, self-harm), as well as issues pertaining to creative blocks, performance anxiety, infertility and parenting issues, among others. I offer a non-judgmental environment to address the issues that are important to the individual person.

I believe in therapy as a way to understand our pasts and move forward in the present—a powerful tool in navigating transitions, staying rooted, and expressing our creative selves. I have a Bachelors and Masters in music/opera, a Masters in social work from Columbia University.

If you're a creative person or if you've felt stuck in your head or otherwise stymied by regular psychotherapy I'm here to offer a new and more creative approach. Licensed Creative Arts Therapists are licensed by the state to practice psychotherapy but we use arts modalities in addition to talk therapy. The use of the arts can help clients to access their feelings and come to new insights. Your creativity (everyone has it!) is a resource. My specialization is music therapy a modality that many clients have found extremely helpful. Alternative lifestyles BDSM polyamory are all welcome. Visit my website and email or call today with questions or to schedule an initial appointment.

I have over 10 years of clinical experience treating adults for mental health problems, including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. I also treat people with drug and/or alcohol problems, as well as those who struggle with a variety of relationship issues, including intimate partners, power exchange and other "non-traditional" relationships, family, friends and work-related problems. By working together, we will also identify more effective coping skills and strategies that will make it easier for you to attain your goals, successful relationships and emotional well-being.

Coach (Personal Transformation, LGBTQ+, BDSM and Alternative Lifestyle), BDSM Trainer

When you feel comfortable being vulnerable and open, the opportunities for self-discovery and healing are infinite. It is my role to guide you through this process. I am here to facilitate healing, growth, and change, but this is a collaboration. Upon starting therapy with me, we will become a team. We will determine your priorities for this process and create a personalized therapeutic plan from there. Beginning therapy can be scary. Seeking out help is a critical first step to healing, so be proud of yourself for even considering it.

M.Div. D.D. Certificate in Psychotherapy NCPsyA Psychotherapy and Pastoral Psychotherapy 230 West 55th Street #12B New York NY 10019 646-452-9981 expedition@ix.netcom.com. Psychotherapy primarily but not exclusively with gay men individually and as couples. If the client wishes to discuss spirituality I will do so in a manner which respects both that subject and the client's own personal beliefs. Sliding fee scale dependent upon income beginning at $50.