Experience

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  Child, Adolescent, Adult Psychologist

  • Psychological Health and Well Being Advisor and Writer for PopimpressKa International Magazine

    • Jan 2015 - Present

    Research, Advisor and Writer for PopimpressKa International Magazine

  • Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychologist

    • Jan 1994 - Present

    Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years experience in the treatment of Children, Adolescents and Adults. Training and expertise includes, Individual Insight Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and is also trained in Positive Psychology.Treatment focused on developing strategies with patients on learning and developing "Stress Resiliency" in their daily lives. Although we are all exposed to varying degrees of stress, learning how to manage, cope and become resilient when experiencing and confronting stress is critical to our emotional and physical well being. Experience and training in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Director of onlinesafekids.com , a program that educates Children, Parents, Schools and Community Groups on Internet Safety, Internet Addiction Disorders and Cyberbullying. Clinical work includes helping Children and Adolescents develop social skills and strategies as they navigate the challenges of their interpersonal world. Address challenges and stressors that have impacted the fulfillment, functioning and happiness in the lives of Children and Adults so that they can reach their fullest capacity and potential.

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  High Conflict Divorce Psychologist

  • 400 East 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022

  • High Conflict Separation, Divorce and Custody Psychologist and Legal Advisor

    • Jan 2005 - Present
    • 400 East 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022

    Therapeutic Services and Ongoing Support to Children and Parents Providing Psychological Interventions and Strategies to Children and Parents throughout High Conflict Separation, Divorce and Custody Situations. Interventional Model, Co-Parenting, Communication and Conflict Resolution for Children and Parents Pre and Post Divorce...Provide Ongoing Support and Interventions.Parallel Parenting for high conflict parentsCo-Parenting for parents who are able to work collaboratively with each other.

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  Internet Safety Educational Programs

  • Manhattan and London

  • Clinical Director: Internet Safety Educational Progams

    • Jan 2004 - Present
    • Manhattan and London

    Internet Safety Workshops for Children, Parents and SchoolsParenting in the Digital Age: Helping Parents Navigate their Children's DIgital Lives.Educating Children on Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship. Global Speaker at Symposiums and Conferences.1. Internet Safety: How to Neutralize the Dangers of the Internet: Becoming Preventative instead of Reactive.2. Cyberbullying.3. Digital Footprints4. Internet Accountability

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  Bully Prevention Programs

  • New York City and London

  • Program Leadership

    • Jan 2001 - Present
    • New York City and London

    Bully Prevention Programs for Children, Parents and Schools in New York CIty and LondonCultivating Educational Learning Environments where children feel safe, secure, accepted and happy.Workshops for Children, Parents and Educators

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  The Birch Wathen Lenox School

  • 210 East 77th Street, New York, N.Y. 10075

  • Lower and Middle School Psychologist

    • Jan 2000 - Present
    • 210 East 77th Street, New York, N.Y. 10075

    Psychological Consultant and Advisor to Students, Parents and Faculty. Peer Relations Program Development, Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention. Develop programs that emphasize and highlight the critical importance of Character Development and carrying a strong moral compass within each child, "​ Educating the Hearts and Minds of Students". Compassion, giving and helping fellow classmates, the community and those beyond our community is a strong ethos at Birch. These values are at the core of my work with students and a component of many of the assemblies where I speak on topics such as Random Acts of Kindness, Respecting Differences and Raising awareness and sensitivity around Diversity. Educate and support students in developing interpersonal strategies and skills and in developing healthy, fulfilling and meaningful friendships. Educate children in the development of Resiliency of critical importance both academically and socially. Teach skills for conflict resolution and peer mediation. Student Workshops Include Protecting Students on the Internet, Digital Citizenship and Managing Digital Footprints. Educational Programs include: The Development of Social Skills and Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Acceptance and Tolerance and Media Literacy. Educational Presentations and Workshops with Parents.

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  Director of Treatment, Training and Supervision

  • 400 East 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022

  • Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychologist

    • Jan 1994 - Present
    • 400 East 58th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022

    Individual treatment with Children, Adolescents and AdultsAnxiety, Depression, Parent/Child Relationships, Marital and Couples Counseling,Eating DisordersSocial and Emotional Learning SkillsChildren in Crisis During Divorce...Co-Parenting Advisor for families during divorce

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  Marymount School of New York

  • 1026 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y.

  • Middle School Psychologist

    • Sep 1999 - Jun 2005
    • 1026 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y.

    Psychological Consultant and Advisor for Students, Faculty and Parents.

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  Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute

  • 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. 10032

  • Associate Research Scientist

    • Jan 1983 - Jun 1998
    • 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. 10032

    Clinical Research Scientist in Child and Adult Psychiatry