Credentials

 
diplomas

Details in Curriculum Vita:

 
Licenses & Certification

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 1985

- National Certified Addiction Counselor II (NCAC II) since 1992

- Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) since 1981

- Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) since 1987 

 

Experience

- Psychotherapist in Private Practice 1988 to present

- Addiction Professional in Nonprofit Agencies 1976 to 1989

 

Education & Training

Master of Fine Arts
New York Academy of Art, Graduate School of Figurative Studies, New York City–cum laude, May 2004

EMDR
EMDRIA, Inc. Level II Training–April 1999

Hypnotherapy
New York Society for Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (100-hour course), New York City–January 1993

Master of Social Work
Hunter College School of Social Work, New York City–with honors, February 1985

Master of Professional Studies
Art Therapy & Creativity Development: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York–June 1977

Bachelor of Arts
Fine Arts, minors in Psychology and Education: City College of New York–cum laude, January 1974

NYS Regent Academic Diploma
Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York–June 1965
 

Curriculum Vita


Experience

September 1988--present:   PSYCHOTHERAPIST (specializing in the treatment of childhood trauma and addictive illness)
Private practice in individual, group and couple psychotherapy, supervision, consultation and training.
 
July 1990--February 1991:   AFTERCARE GROUP COUNSELOR
Pride Institute
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
 
February 1989--January 1990:   PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services, Inc. Alcoholism Treatment Center
Brooklyn, New York
 
March 1988--February 1989:   QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR, The Harbor Programs
The Harbor--Treatment of Addictive Illness
Hoboken, New Jersey
 
August 1987--October 1988:   CLINICAL DIRECTOR, Inpatient Program
The Harbor--Treatment of Addictive Illness
Hoboken, New Jersey
 
September 1985--August 1987:   PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment & Prevention Programs
The Door--A Center of Alternatives for Youth
New York City
 
January--September 1985:   SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR
Bedford-Stuyvesant Comprehensive Alcoholism Treatment Center
Brooklyn, New York
 
December 1977--December 1984:   ALCOHOLISM COUNSELOR
Bedford-Stuyvesant Comprehensive Alcoholism Treatment Center
Brooklyn, New York
 
October--December 1977:   SOCIAL REHABILITATION (ALCOHOLISM) COUNSELOR
Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.
New York City
 
April 1976--September 1977:   RECREATION DIRECTOR/ART THERAPIST
Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.
New York City
 

Part-Time Positions

October 1986--October 1988:   PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Washington Square Institute for Psychotherapy
New York City
 
May 1987--August 1987:   CONSULTANT
Addiction Recovery Corporation/Interboro
New York City
 
January 1985--January 1986:   PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Long Island Consultation Center
Rego Park, New York
 
September 1975--March 1976:   ART THERAPY INTERN
Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Activity Therapy Department
New York City
 
July 1974--May 1975:   ART THERAPY INTERN
Mt. Sinai Hospital Pediatric Ward, Therapeutic Activities Department
New York City

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Education

MASTER OF FINE ARTS
New York Academy of Art, Graduate School of Figurative Studies, New York City–cum laude, May 2004

EMDR
EMDRIA, Inc. Level II Training–April 1999

HYPNOTHERAPY
New York Society for Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (100-hour course), New York City–January 1993

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Hunter College School of Social Work, New York City–with honors, February 1985

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Art Therapy & Creativity Development: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York–June 1977

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Fine Arts, minors in Psychology and Education: City College of New York–cum laude, January 1974

NYS REGENT ACEDMIC DIPLOMA
Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, New York–June 1965

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Professional Activites

Certificates

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW):
New York State Education Department, Albany, New York--December 1985.

CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC):
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Albany, New York--December 1981.

NATIONAL CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELOR II (NCAC II):
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Arlington, Virginia--November 1992.

ACADEMY OF CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKERS (ACSW):
National Association of Social Workers, Silver Spring, Maryland--June 1987.

Awards

MANHATTAN ALCOHOLISM COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Manhattan Committee on Alcoholism, New York City--June 1987.

OUTSTANDING SERVICES AWARD:
Brooklyn Committee on Alcoholism, Brooklyn, New York--May 1983.

QUALIFIED LISTING:
Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals, 1988--89 and 1991-92.

Service

TREASURER (July 1995--June 1996):
New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality & Dissociation.

PRESIDENT & PAST PRESIDENT (July 1993--June 1995):
New York Society for the Study of Multiple Personality & Dissociation.

COLUMNIST (June 1994--March 1995):
S.O.F.I.E.--newsletter for survivors of female sexual abuse: "Ask A Therapist."

COLUMNIST (May 1990--1994):
New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors Metropolitan Region Headliner: "Recovering From Childhood Sexual Abuse."

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR (March 1990--92):
National Association of Lesbian and Gay Alcoholism Professionals Reporter.

COMMITTEE MEMBER (August 1990--September 1991):
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Ad Hoc Committee on Lesbian/Gay Issues.

CO-CHAIRPERSON (1987--89):
1989 Conference Committee, New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors, Metropolitan Region.

PRESIDENT (June 1986--June 1988):
New York Federation of Alcoholism Counselors, Metropolitan Region.

CO-CHAIRPERSON (September 1986--August 1987):
New York City Bureau of Alcoholism Services Youth Providers Network.

BOARD MEMBER (June 1986--March 1987):
New York State Coalition for the Children of Alcoholic Families (Chair, Ad hoc Committee on Bylaws; Member, Nomination and Awards Committee).

Presentations

"Identification and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders (various aspects)"

  • Human Services Workshops (September 2010, April 2009 and December 2008)
  • NYSSMP&D (February 1997, January 1996 and October 1993)
  • CUCS (September and August 1994)
  • NASW NYC Chapter Alcoholism Institute (May 1994)
  • IHI Conference (February 1994)
  • NLGHF Lesbian and Gay Health Conference (July 1993)

"Issues in the Treatment of Incest Survivors & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (various aspects)"

  • Human Services Workshops (February 2010, June & January 2009 & June 2008)
  • Administration for Children’s Services PINS Conference (June 2008 & 2007)
  • NASW NYC Chapter Alcoholism Institute (March 2007)
  • Inside/Out Conference on Queer Spirituality (February 1997)
  • NYSSMP&D (February 1995)
  • St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Psychiatric Grand Rounds (November 1992)
  • Coney Island Hospital, Psychiatric Social Work Dept. (May 1992)
  • NYU Counseling Service (March 1991)
  • NLGHF Lesbian and Gay Health Conference (July 1992 and1990)

"Incest and Chemical Dependency (various aspects)"

  • NASW NYC Chapter Alcoholism Institute (May 2009, 2006, 1990--96, 1987 and 1986)
  • Center Care Training Institute, The LGBT Community Center (March 2006)
  • NYFAC Metropolitan Region training (October 1996, January 1990 and February 1987)
  • ACGNY six-hour training (May 1996, 1995 and 1994, December 1989 and 1988)
  • Gay & Lesbian Alcoholism Services Conference (April 1995, 1994, 1992)
  • Cumberland Hospital Alcoholism Treatment Program (November 1994)
  • NYFAC Conference (July 1994, 1991 and 1988)
  • St. Vincent's Hospital (May and April 1994)
  • Manhattan Bowery Project (October 1992)
  • Coney Island Hospital ATP (November 1991)
  • NYFAC Metropolitan Region Spring Conference (May 1991)
  • Project Greenhope Alcoholism Treatment Program (April 1991)
  • Long Island Conference on Alcoholism (March 1991)
  • Smithers Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs (January 1991 and October 1989)
  • Bronx Municipal Alcoholism Treatment Program (December 1990)
  • Women-In-Need Alcoholism Program (October 1990)
  • Bedford-Stuyvesant Alcoholism Treatment Center (May 1990)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center ARU (March 1990)
  • Committee for the Betterment of the Bronx (February 1990)
  • American Institute for Hypnotherapy Conference (September and January 1990)
  • NLGHF Lesbian and Gay Health Conference (April 1989)
  • Brooklyn CARES (June 1988)
  • NYSCOAF NYC Chapter COA Conference (December 1987)
  • NALGAP Conference (September 1987)

"Post-traumatic Stress Disorder & Chemical Dependency"

  • Stuyvesant Square Chemical Dependency Services (February 2003)

"Issues for Lesbians and Gay Men in Addiction Treatment"

  • Project Renewal [formerly Manhattan Bowery Project] (January 1995)
  • NYFAC Metropolitan Region training (August 1990)
  • Committee for the Betterment of the Bronx (April 1990)

"Techniques in Working with the Mandated Client"

  • NYFAC Metropolitan Region training (November 1990)
  • American Institute for Hypnotherapy (July 1990)

"Alcoholism and Sexuality: Developmental Issues in Addiction and Recovery"

  • NASW NYC Chapter Alcoholism Institute (May 1989)

"The Effect of Alcohol and Other Drugs on the Unborn Child"

  • US Public Health Service Perinatal Conference (September 1987)

"Treatment and Prevention of Alcohol/Substance Abuse Among Inner-City Youth"

  • Public Works Forum (October 1986)
  • NYC Bd of Ed Conference on Substance Abuse (September 1986)
  • North American Congress on Alcohol and Drug Problems (September 1986)
  • NYFAC Conference (August 1986)
  • DC 37 Focus on Families Conference (June 1986)
  • NASW NYC monthly meeting (February 1986)

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Media Experiences

WBAI-FM (October 17, 1993):
On "Outlooks," lesbian/gay focused show, for hour-long interview about incest.

WBAI-FM (June 5, 1990):
Produced and hosted "Lesbian & Gay Healthcare for the '90s," an hour-long show featuring a panel discussion.

WLTW-FM (July 30, 1989):
On Saundra Jackson's Public Affairs Show on "Alcoholism" was one of two guests interviewed.

New York Newsday (July 18, 1989):
Manhattan Profile, half-page, biographical write-up.

WBAI-FM (June 17, 1989):
Co-produced "The Other Epidemic: Chemical Dependency in the Lesbian and Gay Community," an hour-long show including a panel discussion and call-in opportunity.

Cable Television:
(September 11, 1989): Discussion Chamber, half-hour interview on "The Inner Child."

(Summer 1989 and 1988): Discussion Chamber, half-hour interview on "Incest."

(May 4 and 18, 1989): Lavender Health, two-part, brief presentation on "Incest in the Lesbian and Gay Community."

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