The hardest part of therapy, is beginning. It’s understandable to be unsure of what will happen in a first meeting; what to talk about, what you may want to know about me as the person that will be sitting across from you, will it be uncomfortable or awkward, will I be easy to talk to, can I make you feel welcome and at ease. These are questions most of us have when starting therapy. Thankfully, they are answerable. It is my job to make you feel at-ease, to help clarify what we need to talk about, offer ways we can proceed, and collaborate on how we can work together. I have trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, to be able to offer services that are both tailored to what benefits you most, and what you want to accomplish. I work with individuals, as well as couples, as young as 18 years old. I’ve found it helpful to remember in our first meeting, or even our first few meetings, that we are simply having a conversation. It is a conversation with purpose; to help define and more deeply understand what you may be struggling with, give you a place to openly discuss what is important to you in your life, relationships, or career, and ultimately finding ways to help. Due to limited options in listing of specialties, I would like to indicate that I have additional expertise in working with veterans of the military (both whom have seen combat, and whom have not), first responders, and PTSD. My office is located at 1350 Sixth Avenue, Suite 458, on the corner of 55th Street, in Midtown Manhattan, 10019. It has elevator access behind the doorperson’s greeting desk. There is a lobby in the suite where you can sit comfortably before our appointment, in relative privacy. My hours are flexible and can accommodate later evening appointments.