Business Details
We have maintained a private psychotherapy practice in Cambridge for many years, serving adults and older adolescents. We specialize in psychodynamic therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma, drawing on a deep understanding of unconscious processes. We hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, where we teach and supervise future clinicians. We completed a rigorous twoyear postdoctoral fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at Cambridge Hospital, followed by a fellowship with the American Psychoanalytic Association. We earned our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee, where our research focused on psychological testing and personalityoutcome relationships. We have presented our research and clinical findings at national conferences of the American Psychological Associations Division 39, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the Society for Personality Assessment.
We have extensive clinical experience in acute inpatient psychiatry, outpatient adult care, and longterm residential treatment for adolescents. We approach each client with empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, quickly establishing a collaborative therapeutic alliance. We assess progress early and ensure clients feel understood; if the fit is not right, we promptly refer them to a more suitable provider. We adhere to the highest professional standards, integrating evidencebased practices with a modern, theoretically comparative psychoanalytic framework. We are committed to helping clients uncover underlying patterns, improve relationships, and achieve lasting personal growth.
We have extensive clinical experience in acute inpatient psychiatry, outpatient adult care, and longterm residential treatment for adolescents. We approach each client with empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, quickly establishing a collaborative therapeutic alliance. We assess progress early and ensure clients feel understood; if the fit is not right, we promptly refer them to a more suitable provider. We adhere to the highest professional standards, integrating evidencebased practices with a modern, theoretically comparative psychoanalytic framework. We are committed to helping clients uncover underlying patterns, improve relationships, and achieve lasting personal growth.
Highlights and features
- We teach at Harvard Medical School and MIT Psychoanalysis.
- Our practice includes a 2year postdoctoral psychodynamic fellowship.
- We have presented research at APA Division 39 national conferences.
- Our training includes acute inpatient psychiatry and outpatient adult care.
- We specialize in psychodynamic therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma.
Services
Psychotherapy
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults and older adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or trauma. The therapy explores unconscious patterns and habitual perceptions that interfere with satisfying relationships and personal goals. Clients typically feel understood within the first sessions and gain clearer insight, improved relationships, and greater personal freedom.
Psychological Testing
I conduct comprehensive psychological testing to assess personality structures, unconscious processes, and treatment outcomes. Testing informs individualized treatment plans for adults, college students, and adolescents in various clinical settings. Results are presented clearly, supporting transparent communication and evidencebased decision making.
Fellow Supervision
I supervise fellows and interns at Cambridge Hospital, guiding their clinical development in psychotherapy. Supervision includes case consultation, ethical practice review, and skill refinement in psychodynamic techniques. Trainees benefit from my extensive academic and clinical background, fostering competent, evidencebased practitioners.
Academic Teaching
I teach psychodynamic theory and clinical practice at the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis and Harvard Medical School. Courses emphasize modern, comparative approaches to understanding the mind and human relationships. Students gain rigorous, researchinformed training that prepares them for diverse therapeutic settings.
