I believe that through therapy, profound and lasting positive change can occur. I am a doctor of psychology, as well as a licensed independent clinical social worker. I have spoken at conferences internationally, and nationally, and on radio and television.

I have also served as a consultant for the U.S. Congress in substance abuse parity legislation. I am currently in private practice full-time, as well as affiliated with several treatment programs throughout the country.”

• Ethnicity: Any
• Gender: All
• Religious Orientation: Any
• Gay/Lesbian Expertise: Yes
• Alternative Languages: French, Gujarati
• Age: Adolescents, Adults
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1985
• Master of Social Work, The Catholic University of America, 1999
• Doctor of Psychology, Southern California University, 2001
• District of Columbia License No.: LC303599
• Maryland License No.: 11151

PAPERS AND WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

• Consultant: The Ramstad-Wellstone Bill for Parity in Substance Abuse, 1998-1999
• Primary Presenter: "The Use of Self-Help Programs by Psychotherapists in the Treatment of Addictive Disorders," The Tokyo Conference on Addictions, Tokyo, Japan, February 20-22, 2000
• Workshop Presenter: "The Impaired Professional," National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, Academic Year 1999-2000
• Speaker: Families Anonymous Convention, Arlington, VA, 2003
• Author: "From Addiction to Recovery," published September, 2007; 200 pages, iUniverse
• Speaker: "From Addiction to Recovery," BPT Hospital Conference on Alcoholism and Addictions, Mumbai, India, July, 2008
• Book Signing And Lecture: Kolmac Clinic, Baltimore, MD, September, 2008
• Primary Speaker: Institute for Psychological Health, Thane, India, February, 2009
• Speaker: St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India, February, 2009
• Featured Speaker : Kripa Foundation, Pune, India, February, 2009
• Primary Presenter: Muktangan De-Addiction Centre, Pune, India, February, 2009
• Featured Speaker: "From Anger to Altruism," Washington Women's Conference, Art of Living Foundation, Washington, DC, November, 2009
• Primary Presenter: Father Martin's Ashley Treatment Center, Havrre De Grace, MD, January, 2010
• Featured Speaker: Caron Treatment Center Workshop: "Relapse: Identification, Prevention, and Treatment," Bethesda, MD, February, 2010

SPECIALTIES

• Addictions or Substance Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Depression
• Anxiety or Fears
• Adolescent Issues
• ADHD
• Chronic Pain or Illness
• Divorce
• Eating Disorders
• Gay/Lesbian Issues
• Loss or Grief
• OCD
• Spirituality
• Trauma and PTSD
• Impulse Control Disorders
• Personality Disorders

TREATMENT PREFERENCES

Clinical Orientation:

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Psychodynamic
• Strengths-based

Modalities:

• Individual
• Couple
• Family