“You can’t go back and change the beginning,
but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
C.S. LEWIS
Hi! I'm Dr. Alisa,
Welcome! I am a psychologist and a writer. I’ve been working in the field of psychology for over 30 years. My first book, “From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess, A Memoir,” will be available in November 2025.
I spent the first half of my career working in community mental health settings and hospitals, providing services to a diverse client population with complex psychological issues. I have also taught and supervised graduate students and provided professional training in Mindfulness, DBT, and Trauma for clinicians.
I began my private practice in 2009 and currently see clients in New York City and virtually. I work with young adults and adults individually. I also work with couples in monogamous relationships and those currently in or looking to explore consensual non-monogamy.
Creativity and writing have been an essential part of my life since I was a child: dancing, painting, acting in shows, writing short stories, and poetry. During graduate school, I needed an outlet; however, a ridiculously small studio apartment in NYC required an activity that didn’t take up too much space, make a mess, or need ample storage. So I began making jewellery, for myself at first, but eventually I had a small jewellery business, selling to shops in NYC and then San Francisco.
Ten years ago, during a time of significant upheaval and change in my life, a dear friend and fellow psychologist told me I should write a book. That day, I wrote the first words in my phone and continued writing wherever and whenever I could. I believe in the power of writing to help heal, as well as the power of having a creative pursuit or passion.