Experience

Psychotherapist at Private Practice

• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Self Employed

  • ‏يناير 2010 - - الحالي

  In my practice, I utilize a combination of eclectic therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness Based Techniques. My goal is to provide a systems approach to therapy, creating collaborative relationships with psychiatrists, school staff, rehabilitation facilities involved, signed consent permitting. In my practice, I utilize a combination of eclectic therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness Based Techniques. My goal is to provide a systems approach to therapy, creating collaborative relationships with psychiatrists, school staff, rehabilitation facilities involved, signed consent permitting.



Cohen Children's Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Pediatric Hematology/Survivorship Social Worker

  • ‏يوليو 2020 - ‏يوليو 2022



Hospital for Special Surgery

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pediatric Rheumatology Social Worker

  • ‏مارس 2019 - ‏يوليو 2020



Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer- Wish Granter

  • ‏يوليو 2015 - ‏مايو 2019

  • Conduct initial meeting with the child and family to plan their wish• Develop a positive rapport with the child and family and maintain open communication until the wish is fulfilled • Collect detailed information about the child’s wish, suggest enhancements, and complete necessary documentation• Work diligently with wish partner and the Make-A-Wish staff to create a paramount experience for the child and family• Participate in fundraising activities, encourage donations and distribute information about the foundation



Hope House Ministries

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Intake

  • ‏أكتوبر 2006 - ‏مارس 2019

  HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES - Port Jefferson, NYDirector of Intake, October 2006 – August 2011 / January 2014 – Present• Supervise graduate student interns on clinical cases and complete students’ quarterly reviews• Counsel individual clients utilizing therapeutic techniques, including: CBT, exposure therapy, psychoanalytical therapy, and psycho-dynamic therapy• Conduct in-depth psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams and clinical recommendations• Provide training for students and intake workers • Edit student’s intakes and provide constructive feedback • Maintain proper documentation in accordance with HIPAA and agency compliance• Facilitate therapeutic groups, including: anger management, eating disorders, chronic illness, codependency, and recovery groups • Coordinate speaking engagements for staff/students continuing education such as: suicide assessment/prevention, Long Island Gay & Lesbian Youth/Transgender Issues, Victims of Domestic Violence & Rape, Mental Health Association• Conduct group supervision for graduate student interns, covering topics such as: cultural competence, counter-transference/transference, boundaries, self-care and case presentations • Facilitate presentations to undergraduate social work students at Stony Brook University on the topic: The Importance of Understanding Cultural Competence in Healthcare



Northwell Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Oncology/Palliative Social Worker

  • ‏أغسطس 2011 - ‏يوليو 2013

  • Provided introduction and orientation to newly admitted patients/families, and completed psychosocial assessments • Educated patients about Advanced Directives and prepared comprehensive care plans • Maintained appropriate patient documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures • Orchestrated family meetings with the clinical team to discuss goals of care • Provided continuous support to caregivers, including psycho-education on the importance of self-care• Employed clinical skills regarding counseling patients and families on coping/adjusting to illness• Participated in daily rounds and treatment team meetings to assess patients’ progress/needs• Advocated for the patient’s safe discharge into the community



MercyFirst

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Child Advocate

  • ‏أبريل 2006 - ‏سبتمبر 2006

  • Collaborated with the court system and families to ensure children’s needs were met• Facilitated verbal assessments and home visits to determine needs for a caseload of 43 kids, ages 1-17• Utilized play therapy techniques to encourage children to share their feelings • Established and maintained on-going relationships with caretakers, daycare providers, law guardians and teachers, to determine the best interests of child • Collaborated with the court system and families to ensure children’s needs were met• Facilitated verbal assessments and home visits to determine needs for a caseload of 43 kids, ages 1-17• Utilized play therapy techniques to encourage children to share their feelings • Established and maintained on-going relationships with caretakers, daycare providers, law guardians and teachers, to determine the best interests of child



Cohen Children's Center For Hope

• Social Work Intern 9/04-6/05 Volunteer 9/05-6/06

  • ‏سبتمبر 2004 - ‏يونيو 2006

  • Co-facilitated bereavement groups, ages ranging from 3-5yrs and 9-12yrs, including the use of play therapy and art therapy • Encouraged group members to process their thoughts and feelings surrounding the loss of their loved one in a safe space• Collaborated with facilitators of groups servicing members of the same family, to provide the best possible care • Co-facilitated bereavement groups, ages ranging from 3-5yrs and 9-12yrs, including the use of play therapy and art therapy • Encouraged group members to process their thoughts and feelings surrounding the loss of their loved one in a safe space• Collaborated with facilitators of groups servicing members of the same family, to provide the best possible care



Cohen Children's Medical Center

• Social Work Intern

  • ‏سبتمبر 2004 - ‏يونيو 2005

  • Conducted psycho social assessments for psychiatric patients• Implemented crisis intervention strategies• Obtained insurance pre-certification for admission• Provided referrals to appropriate resources in the community • Conducted psycho social assessments for psychiatric patients• Implemented crisis intervention strategies• Obtained insurance pre-certification for admission• Provided referrals to appropriate resources in the community