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I became a psychoanalyst in 1989 realizing that we cannot understand society unless we understand the inter-connection and mutual influence of the social and the personal. As a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City (individual, couple and group therapy) and in East Hampton, Long Island, I deal with emotional issues that put personal suffering and anxiety within a social context moving away from philosophies that blame the victim. In treatment I focus on fears of emptiness, depression, anger, creative blocks at work and in personal relationships. Equally important, I work to help patients express their feelings of joy, optimism, and passion. Creating a sense of purpose is central to my approach. I use psychodynamic, interactive techniques and dream analyses that free the expression of emotional energies and reduce anxiety. Each patient is unique and special. Respect for patients' emotional space is at the core of my open and caring approach to treatment. I have reduced fees for students. I am a faculty member at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis (NPAP) having taught courses on “Resistance” and “Culture and Psychoanalysis.” I write and do research on a range of issues regarding, gender, identity, and aging from cross cultural and socio-psychoanalytic perspectives. I am a certified and licensed psychoanalyst, member of NAAP and PCA; On the editorial boards of The Psychoanalytic Review and The International Forum of Psychoanalysis. Private Practice: I have a private practice in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. I conduct traditional psychoanalysis as well as face to face psychotherapy. I am willing to do phone sessions and explore a variety of web contacts. You can find further information about my practice at Psychology Today at http://therapists.psychologytoday.com
Projects: I am in the process of writing an article on the globalization of paranoia. I am also interested in issues of Racism and Anti-Semitism from a psychodynamic perspective.
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