Biography

Stephen is a Certified Psychoanalyst and Licensed Psychotherapist living and working in New York City. He has been in private practice for over 10 years and works with adults of all ages. He sees individual and couples and has been in the Mental Health Field for almost 20 years. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephen worked as a clinician, supervisor and administrator. Stephen is a member of the  American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work and the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.

Stephen received his Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) from the University of Colorado in Psychology and International Affairs. He earned his Master Of Social Work from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, where he also became certified in Social Work Field Instruction. Stephen completed Post-Graduate  Training in Psychoanalysis  at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC) in  New York City in January 2022.  

Psychoanalytic training is rigorous, with extensive clinical requirements focused on a deep commitment to patient care.

· As a trained psychoanalyst, I have benefitted from guidance and support for over 8 years by senior supervisors approved by PPSC. 

· My analytic training included foundational ideas about human psychology and particular theoretical approaches and techniques which continue to ground my practice.

· I have also completed over a decade of my own analysis as part of my training. This allows me to responsibly use myself in the therapeutic process to support your growth. As a patient myself, I also thoroughly understand the particular challenges and benefits of seeing a therapist. 

· As a graduate of PPSC, I benefit from a supportive community of clinicians and instructors committed to diversity and inclusion. Being part of such a community during this difficult time, bolsters my firm commitment to helping my patients heal.