I’m a licensed psychologist based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the founder of Morning Light Psychology. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and periods of crisis that feel too overwhelming to manage alone.

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed my predoctoral internship at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, and my postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Child Study Center, where I later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. These experiences shaped my focus on supporting clients facing emotionally complex and high-intensity challenges with both compassion and clinical precision.

My approach to therapy is evidence-based, active, and collaborative. I draw primarily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients build concrete skills for regulating emotions, navigating relationships more effectively, and increasing stability and confidence in daily life. For individuals struggling with insomnia, I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a highly effective, structured treatment designed to restore healthy sleep patterns.

At Morning Light Psychology, I aim to create a space that feels both welcoming and grounding, where you are truly heard and supported. At the same time, we work thoughtfully and purposefully toward meaningful change. Our work combines emotional understanding with practical tools, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and ease.