Education
B.A. Duke University 1984
M.A. State University of New York at Albany 1988
Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany 1990
Post-doctoral training in cognitive therapy, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, New York, NY
Fellow, Academy of Cognitive Therapy
Graduate of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute of the International OCD Foundation
Graduate of the Virtual Professional Training Institute of the TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
License
New York (#010990) since 1991
New Jersey (#3565) since 1998
Certification
APIT#: 10216
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted by the PSYPACT Commission on 01/13/2022.*
Relevant Work Experience
Professor of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck NJ 1990 to 2020
—I have taught graduate courses covering cognitive and behavioral assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, addictions, and behavioral medicine.
—I have provided clinical supervision to doctoral students conducting cognitive and/or behavioral therapy.
—I recently completed a term serving as Director of Clinical Training for FDU’s doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
Staff Psychologist, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York 1992 to 2007
—From 1999-2007, I conducted evaluations to determine disability compensation for mental disorders.
—From 1992-1999, I conducted both group and individual therapy for veterans with alcohol and drug abuse problems.
Private practice for 22 years
Honors and Awards
Garrett Award from APA Division 22 for early career development 1999
Emerging Research Award from the New Jersey Psychological Association 2001
Publications
Over 60 book chapters and articles in refereed journals
Edited a book published in 2000, entitled Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Persons with Disabilities
Personal
Married with one daughter and two rescue dogs.