ABOUT ME

Applying cognitive-behavioral therapy to a range of mental heath needs, I have worked with children, teens, couples, and individuals for over 10 years as a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  I have extensive experience in psychological assessment for children of all ages, and work with parents to gain the best educational environment for their children. 

In addition to my private practice, I teach on the faculty of C.W. Post University in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.  Before moving to Rockville Centre NY, I was a staff psychologist at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, part of the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla NY. 

Education

Ph.D., 1996           Hofstra University, Ph.D. in Clinical/School Psychology.

M.A., 1991            Hofstra University, M.A., School Psychology.

M.A., 1989            City University of New York, Hunter College, M.A., General Psychology

B.A., 1987             State University of New York at Binghamton.

Licenses and Certificates

·         New York State License, License #013232, 1997.

·         Certified as Bilingual School Psychologist (Spanish), New York City Board of Education, 1995.

·         Certificate of Qualification, School Psychologist, New York State, 1991, Certificate number: 051-62-9803.

·         Certificate of Spanish Language, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 1989.

Professional Affiliations

·         American Psychological Association

·         Association for Advancement of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

·         Nassau County Psychological Association

·         National Association for School Psychologists

·         New York Psychological Association

Professional Experience

Adjunct Professor, Assessment Coordinator, Long Island University, CW Post Campus

I began working at CW Post in 2005.  I’m an adjunct faculty member and have taught courses on behavioral assessment and child assessment.  My main role at CW Post is as assessment coordinator and supervisor at the training clinic.  I supervise graduate students in training on psychoeducational assessments of learning disabilities and ADHD.

Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, Rockville Centre

I have been in private practice since 2000.  My specialty is working with children and adolescents and

have expertise in child anxiety disorders and parent training.  In the course of working on symptom reduction

my highest priority is your child's feelings of comfort and respect.

Psychologist Consultant, BOCES, English Literacy Alternative Program

Provide counseling to adolescents who are recent immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries.

Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences,

Westchester Institute for Human Development, University Center for Excellence,  Valhalla, NY

Supervision of interns and postdoctoral fellows; program evaluation research; training coordinator for DSS caseworkers, early intervention and preschool evaluations; coordinator of community assessment program; psychological services for children and families involved in foster care, including family therapy, parent training, individual therapy; community-based comprehensive family assessments.

Developmental Assessment and Intervention Center, Bedford Hills, NY

Psychoeducational evaluations for children