
- I offer brief online (5 -10 sessions) coaching/spiritual support/consultations for clients who are facing life-changing events and decisions.
- I am available to mentor therapists and other helping professionals in developing, consolidating, or refining their professional identities.
- I lead study groups and workshops online (see Menu) – for artists, clinicians, clergy, and all others who are interested in – studying depth psychology and mysticism, dream work, or contending with mortality – in a flexible integrative environment
- I support communities of religious sisters and nuns by offering a therapeutic space for self-reflection and on-going discernment for candidates, novices, juniors, and fully professed sisters.
- I am also provide spiritual exploration, peer support and coaching for those with life limiting diagnoses and their families who are contending with existential distress.
- I offer guidance to those who have chosen to seek out psychedelic therapies / plant medicine to work through existential / end of life anxieties. Although I do not refer to or facilitate such experiences, I have experience and training in helping people prepare and set intentions beforehand, and integrate such experiences afterward.
- I can provide encrypted video conferencing and email communications – and will work over other platforms as the client prefers with the informed consent regarding the limits of confidentiality.
- Fees are variable based on the client’s financial circumstances.
- I am not taking new psychotherapy cases at this time and insurance is not applicable for these services.
To arrange a consultation or other inquiries: contact me at whatashrinkthinks@yahoo.com
For those seeking psychotherapy:
This is a short list of psychotherapists and colleagues that I am close to, know well, and engage in peer supervision with. These are the colleagues that I learn something from, and that I am grateful to have in my professional life.
David Amarel PhD – David happens to be my husband, but I still think he is a very good therapist -(of course I’m not objective!) He is often full, working exclusively online, but occasionally has openings. Fee range: $145-$190
James Masten PhD – James is, one of my dearest friends and colleagues, and someone I turn to for peer supervision. James has a generalist practice as well as a specialization in supporting gay men with HIV and AIDS. Fee range: $150-$200
Christopher Torsiello LMSW – I have referred many cases to Chris in the past and we collaborate with each other regularly. I think he is an excellent intuitive clinician. Warm, honest, and active. Fee Range: $100 and up
Marc Sholes LCSW Marc is one of my oldest and dearest professional mentors. A kind, warm, and knowledgeable presence. He teaches and supervises at the National Institute of the Psychotherapies. Fee Range: $160 and up
Lissa Hunsicker LCSW – Lissa is a warm, kind and supportive therapist with a specialization in trauma work. Her offices are in Brooklyn. She is often full, but has occasional openings. She has a sliding scale.
Dr. Liz Powell – A sex educator, therapist and coach, Dr. Liz specializes in supporting queer, non-binary and non-monogamous folks.
Jennifer Glacel, LCSW is the owner of Seven Corners Psychotherapy group near Washington DC, offering support for Family and Children as well as low cost support groups.
I also refer regularly to these therapists who I trust and who are googleable:
Joy Lieberthal Rho LCSW, – Eastchester
Kelly Sykes PhD – Brooklyn
Beryl Nightengale PhD – Brooklyn
Bridget Vidunas RN, LSCW -Manhattan
Thomas Moore PhD – Manhattan
John Nathan, LCSW- Manhattan
Kacy Ames-Heron PhD – Manhattan
Shinhee Han LCSW- Manhattan
Hank Flacks, LCSW – Manhattan
Paul Iappini LCSW – Manhattan
Jeffery Spodak PhD – Manhattan
Genna Brocone LMFT – Colorado
Kim Ehly, LCSW – Florida