Clinical Approach to Deliver Results

DMB Psychology’s approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of evidence-based practice, which rests on a set of proven, results-oriented principles. Drawing on my unique training, expertise, and clinical background—including specialized experience working with students at various academic levels—I focus on helping individuals cultivate emotional intelligence, emotional stability, and success both personally and academically.

THE UNIQUE PREFERENCES AND NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL PERSON

I believe that the best therapy is tailored to each person’s specific situation, and I work collaboratively with my clients to identify their goals and develop a clear, personalized plan to achieve them. Whether you are seeking help with a specific issue, facing academic challenges, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, I am dedicated to helping you live your best life based on your values and vision, with zero judgment.

In my practice, I work hard to avoid aimless talk therapy. If I sense that therapy has stalled or become unproductive, I will work closely with my client to refocus our efforts and get back on track toward their goals—or, if appropriate, consider ending therapy. Essentially, my goal in treating you is to get myself fired—meaning I aim to equip you with the tools, self-sufficiency, and independence necessary for you to overcome future problems on your own.

THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

I am committed to staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the field, and my position in an academic training hospital provides the perfect setting for fulfilling this commitment. I invest significant time and energy in continuing education and professional development to ensure that I am providing the best possible care. This dedication to staying current on cutting-edge research allows me to offer interventions that are proven to work and tailored to meet the distinct needs of each person I serve.

THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

My clients can expect us to function as a team. Simply put, you are the expert on yourself, and I act as the expert in psychotherapy. This means that your problem is my problem; combining our expertise, we work together to overcome barriers and move toward achieving your goals and vision for yourself.

My approach is compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental, while also being validating and affirmative. I will work hard alongside you to create meaningful changes and take concrete steps toward your goals, and I will also be there to offer a shoulder to cry on and consistent encouragement throughout the process. By uniting the latest research, your individual insights, and my clinical experience, we can foster the growth and resilience you need for long-term success—personally, academically, and beyond.

MY TRAINING

I completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008–2012), where I first encountered evidence-based treatment. After graduation, I worked extensively with OCD clients (2012–2014), applying the gold-standard therapy—Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP)—and witnessing firsthand how those who lacked ExRP in earlier “talk therapy” did not improve. This reinforced my conviction in providing the evidence based protocol to the diagnosis to achieve meaningful resutls.

Drawn by a strong focus on CBT and DBT, I pursued graduate studies at Long Island University Post (2014–2019). I began clinical work at LIU Post’s Psychological Clinic (2015) and then at South Beach Psychiatric Center (2016), where I participated in a fully adherent DBT program for both outpatient and inpatient young adult individuals.. I joined Northwell Health’s Zucker Hillside Hospital (2017) as an psychology extern in the Behavioral Health College Partnership (BHCP), treating college students discharged from its inpatient unit. My internship with Long Island Jewish Medical Center (2018) broadened my clinical exposure to the general adult inpatient unit, the Partial Hospital Program, and the DBT adult outpatient clinic. I later returned to BHCP as a postdoctoral fellow (2019), became a staff psychologist (2020), received official DBT training by Behavioral Tech, and eventually assumed the DBT team leader role (2021).

Currently, in my role at the hospital, I lead multiple therapy groups (DBT parent group, adult ADHD CBT group for students, and a DBT graduate group) and treat young adults in college , grad school, and medical school with symptoms of ADHD, borderline personality disorder, trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Alongside these roles, I provide supervision and training in CBT and DBT to graduate students (2019 to present) from Rutgers, St. John’s, Hofstra, and LIU to name a few. I teach CBT and conduct co-therapy with Zucker Hillside Hospital’s psychiatry residents. I have also worked part-time in private clinics treating adolescents and families with OCD, ADHD, Tourette disorder, emotional dysregulation, and academic challenges.

In my hospital role, I primarily see medical students (2019 to present), groups, and individuals discharged from inpatient units. Since we do not accept outside community referrals, the logical next step was to establish a new clinic—DMB Psychology—so I could share my expertise to help more medical students and community members access these much-needed services.