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The primary imperative of a physician is to be skilled in medical science, but if he or she does not probe a patient's soul, then the doctor's care is giving without caring, and part of the sacred mission of healing is missing.

Jerome Groopman

I offer individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. I adopt a psychodynamic approach, which means I help patients understand how their past experiences, relationships, and unconscious processes influence their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also conduct an interview to understand the patient's unique needs and tailor the treatment accordingly.

I believe that effective therapy requires both knowledge and care. I value a strong theoretical foundation and continuous learning, which allows me to provide evidence-based interventions while maintaining a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.

I have been practicing psychology for many years. I completed my training in New York City and Milan, where I specialized in Personality Disorders through a fellowship. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I continue to deepen my expertise through ongoing education and clinical practice.

I am a licensed psychologist in Italy, New York, and Pennsylvania. I am also a member of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, which reflects my commitment to psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches to therapy.

Yes, I provide both tele-health and in-person therapy options. Tele-health sessions are available for patients who are unable to attend in-person sessions or prefer the convenience of remote therapy. In-person sessions are conducted at my office located at 191 Presidential Boulevard, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

I accept Highmark and Quest Behavioral Health. For those patients for whom I am not an in-network provider, I will provide all the documentation needed for submitting claims to their insurance to obtain reimbursement.

My office is located at 191 Presidential Boulevard, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The office provides a comfortable and confidential environment for therapy sessions.