- Licensed Psychoanalyst (LP) privileged to practice in New York State
- Certified Gestalt psychotherapist
- Couples (and relationship partners) therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma
- Completed a two-year certificate program in Contemplative Psychotherapy at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
- Adjunct faculty at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
- Meditation faculty at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science and Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and Master of Urban Planning from Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service at NYU; Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Barnard College of Columbia University
- In life before psychotherapy, I spent decades as an activist, trainer, consultant, and executive for supportive housing and harm reduction programs for New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use issues
- Student of meditation and mindfulness since the turn of the century
- Born in Croatia and happily (mostly) partnered for over 20 years, I write a lot, read a lot, and imagine that heaven is a dog park