While some bees fly far afield, others keep the hive itself alive.
In a marriage to someone whose work never rests, we often must hold a great deal on our own: the household, the children, the calendar, the dinners and the moves, and the steady work of being gracious about it all. From the outside it can look like a life with nothing to complain of, which makes it all the harder to say when something is missing.
But a life arranged around another person’s work deserves its own quiet hour, in which to ask what became of the plans we once had for ourselves, how we came to carry what we carry, and what we would want if the choosing were ours.
My hope is that by meeting in person at my private office in Jersey City, just across the Hudson from Lower Manhattan, or via telehealth video and/or phone sessions whether you live in New York, New Jersey, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut, we will find a space that belongs to you alone, where your own life is the subject.
Therapy for the Spouses and Partners of Executives and Finance Professionals
I work with the husbands, wives, and partners of people in demanding careers. Some of what we might explore together:
- Loneliness within a marriage that looks successful
- Carrying the home and family largely alone
- A career or ambition set aside, and whether to return to it
- Resentment, guilt, and the difficulty of voicing either
- Frequent moves, travel, and a social life tied to a partner’s work
- Who you are apart from the roles of spouse and parent
Is this couples therapy?
No. This is individual therapy, and the hour is entirely yours.
Will my spouse or partner know what we discuss?
Your sessions are confidential. What you share with your partner is your own decision.
If you’re interested in scheduling time with me, please reach out directly. I look forward to hearing from you!
Practical Details
Where do we meet?
I see patients in person at my private office in Jersey City, a short trip from Lower Manhattan, and by telehealth video or phone for those in New York, New Jersey, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Many of my New York patients meet with me by video, and some prefer to come in person.
How do you work?
My approach is psychoanalytically informed, which means we take time to understand the deeper patterns in your life. I also work with the connection between mind and body.
Do you take insurance?
I am an “out of network” provider and do not bill insurance directly. At the end of each month, at your direction, I can provide you with a billing statement that you may be able to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. These statements must include a diagnosis, which is something we can discuss together. Please contact your insurance company directly if you have any further questions regarding their reimbursement policies.