Educational Background:
I hold a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the City College of New York, where I wrote my doctoral dissertation on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Influenced by transpersonal psychology, I have also completed trainings in contemplative psychotherapy through the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, dream analysis through the C. G. Jung Foundation of New York, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). I have also completed a death doula certification for humans and pets through the University of Vermont.
Professional Experience:
In addition to my private therapy practice, I currently work as an Adherence Rater for the MAPS clinical trials investigating MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. I have also facilitated psilocybin experiences in countries where this work is legal. As an adjunct clinical supervisor at Pace University, I have also supported the training of clinical psychology doctoral students.
Prior to completing my doctorate, I worked at Columbia’s Barnard Toddler Center (where I scaffolded learning and play for ages one to three), Columbia Medical Center’s Perinatal Pathways Lab (where I researched the impact of perinatal development on postnatal outcomes), and the City University of New York (where I taught courses in child psychology as an adjunct professor).
I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center, with rotations in the PTSD Clinic (where I provided trauma-informed treatment in the aftermath of military combat and sexual violence), the Primary Care Clinic (where patients navigated medical concerns, including chronic illness and end-of-life considerations) and the Women’s Clinic (with focus areas in fertility, pregnancy and motherhood).