Biography
Stephen's road to becoming a psychotherapist is rooted in a love of experience and human behavior. After finishing college, majoring in psychology, Stephen set out to discover more of what life has to offer by working various jobs in different fields, traveling, studying mind/body practices and working and teaching in the performing arts. He found himself returning to his passion for well being and has trained and worked in New York City for over 20 years now. Stephen is a Certified Psychoanalyst and Licensed Psychotherapist. He has been in private practice for close to 15 years and works with adults of all ages. He sees individual, couples and groups. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephen has worked as a clinician, supervisor and administrator. He is a member of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work and has been affiliated with the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center for near 15 years.
Education and Training
Stephen received his Bachelor’s of Arts (BA) from the University of Colorado in Psychology and International Affairs. During his Junior Year, he won the Psychology Exchange Scholarship Award to study abroad at the University of Lancaster, England. He earned his Master of Social Work from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, where he received the Reva Fine Holtzman Family Award for Excellence in Field Work. Stephen completed Post-Graduate Training, earning a Certificate in Psychoanalysis at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC) in New York City in January 2022.
Why is my psychoanalytic training important?
Psychoanalytic training is rigorous, with extensive clinical requirements focused on a deep commitment to patient care.
· As a trained psychoanalyst, I benefited from guidance and support for over 9 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 am also engaged in my own analysis as part of my ongoing training. This allows me to responsibly use myself in the therapeutic process to support your growth. As a patient myself, I understand the particular challenges and benefits of seeing a therapist.
· As a graduate of PPSC, I benefit from a diverse and supportive community of clinicians and instructors. Being part of such a community during this difficult time, bolsters my firm commitment to helping my patients heal.