I’m a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I work with couples, adults, older adults, and teens (and their families). I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the PPSC Institute in NYC, in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) through NYCEFT, and in Imago Relationship Therapy with IRNA. I am also trained in EMDR (especially effective for trauma) through EMDRIA and weave in this approach with both individuals and couples. How I apply my training depends on what my clients need, how we decide to work together, and what can best provide relief and clarity to each person/couple.

My clients range across many identities and reasons for coming to therapy, but here are the issues that I see most often in my practice and which I’m well-trained to assist with:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Feeling lost or stuck

• Chronic dissociation and difficulty connecting to body/emotions

• Perfectionism and persistent self-criticism

• Creative blocks

• Low self-esteem

• Grief and loss

• Conflict in relationships with loved ones

• Career and workplace difficulties

• Blocks to sexual and emotional intimacy

• Coping with chronic or life-limiting illness (own or loved one’s)

• Intergenerational trauma and immigrant/1st-generation experience

• Life transitions such as graduating college, break-up, aging, becoming a parent, or choosing to remain child-free

I have significant experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, older adults and their families (including in a hospice setting), and immigrants/refugees. As a white, queer, immigrant therapist, I endeavor to create a safe and respectful space for BIPOC clients and aim to practice through a social justice lens.

I offer therapy on Zoom and in-person (depending on availability) in downtown Brooklyn. I work in English and Russian.