My Work
Programs, publications, and projects translating clinical expertise into accessible mental health education and ethical technology practices.
AI in Mental Health: A Clinical Perspective
A comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence applications in therapeutic settings, examining both promise and pitfalls from a clinician's viewpoint.
Series Articles
Part 1: The Promise and Peril of AI Chatbots in Crisis Intervention
Dec 2024AI-powered chatbots are being deployed to provide mental health support in crisis situations. This article examines their potential to increase access while interrogating serious concerns about safety, liability, and the limits of algorithmic empathy.
Key questions: Can AI recognize suicidal ideation accurately? What happens when chatbots fail? Who is liable when harm occurs?
Part 2: Algorithmic Bias in Mental Health Diagnosis
Nov 2024Machine learning algorithms trained on biased data reproduce and amplify existing disparities in mental health care. This piece explores how diagnostic AI tools may systematically misdiagnose or under-serve marginalized populations.
Key questions: Whose data trains these algorithms? How do we audit for bias? What safeguards protect vulnerable patients?
Part 3: The Therapeutic Alliance in Digital Spaces
Oct 2024The therapeutic relationship is central to healing, but can it exist between a human and a machine? This article examines what's lost and what might be gained when AI mediates mental health care.
Key questions: What elements of therapy are irreplaceable? How do we maintain authentic connection? Can AI augment without replacing?
Part 4: Data Privacy and Informed Consent in AI-Assisted Therapy
Sep 2024When clients share intimate details with AI tools, who owns that data? How is it used? This piece explores the privacy implications of AI in mental health and what meaningful informed consent requires.
Key questions: How is client data stored and used? What are the risks of data breaches? How do we ensure genuine informed consent?
Part 5: Regulatory Frameworks for AI in Clinical Practice
Aug 2024Current regulations lag far behind AI development in mental health. This article proposes a framework for oversight that protects patients while allowing beneficial innovation.
Key questions: Who regulates AI mental health tools? What standards should apply? How do we balance innovation with safety?
School-Based Programs
Evidence-based curricula for adolescent mental health and digital wellbeing
Social Media Literacy for Teens
An 8-week curriculum teaching adolescents to engage critically with social media platforms. Students learn about algorithmic curation, attention economics, identity performance, and setting healthy boundaries.
Currently implemented in: 25+ schools across NY, NJ, and CT
Format: Weekly 45-minute sessions, adaptable for middle or high school
Outcomes: Increased critical thinking about digital media, improved boundary-setting, reduced social comparison
Mental Health Literacy in Schools
Universal mental health education covering common challenges (anxiety, depression, stress), when and how to seek help, and stigma reduction. Designed to normalize mental health as part of overall wellbeing.
Currently implemented in: 40+ schools nationwide
Format: 4-session series or full-day workshop
Outcomes: Increased help-seeking behavior, reduced stigma, improved peer support
Recognizing & Responding to Student Mental Health Concerns
Professional development for teachers, counselors, and administrators on identifying warning signs, having supportive conversations, and connecting students to appropriate resources.
Format: Half-day or full-day training with ongoing consultation
Includes: Warning sign recognition, conversation scripts, referral protocols, self-care for educators
Supporting Adolescent Mental Health at Home
Evening workshops for parents on understanding adolescent development, opening conversations about mental health, navigating technology use, and knowing when to seek professional help.
Format: 90-minute interactive session
Topics: Normal vs. concerning behavior, communication strategies, finding therapists, supporting treatment
Interested in bringing these programs to your school?
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"Why Mental Health Apps Aren't Enough"
2024Digital Health Journal
An examination of the limitations of app-based mental health interventions and the irreplaceable value of human therapeutic relationships.
"The Ethics of AI Chatbots in Crisis Intervention"
2024Psychology Today
A critical analysis of AI-powered crisis chatbots, examining both their potential to increase access and the serious ethical concerns they raise.
"Social Media Literacy as Mental Health Prevention"
2023Journal of Adolescent Health
Research on the effectiveness of social media literacy curricula in promoting critical engagement and reducing mental health risks among adolescents.
"Therapeutic Boundaries in the Age of Digital Communication"
2023Clinical Social Work Journal
Guidance for clinicians navigating boundary questions around texting, email, and social media contact with clients.
"Understanding Adolescent Identity Formation in Online Spaces"
2022Adolescent Psychiatry
An exploration of how digital environments shape identity development during critical periods, with clinical implications.
"School-Based Mental Health: Access and Stigma Reduction"
2021School Mental Health Journal
Findings from implementation of comprehensive school mental health programs and their impact on help-seeking behavior.
Consultation & Advisory Work
Technology Companies
I consult with tech companies developing mental health features, AI tools, and youth-focused platforms. My role is to bring a clinical perspective to product design, helping teams understand mental health implications and ethical considerations.
Areas of focus: AI ethics, youth safety, mental health feature design, content moderation policies
Educational Institutions
I work with schools and districts to develop comprehensive mental health strategies, from universal education to targeted interventions to crisis response protocols.
Services include: Program design, staff training, policy development, outcome evaluation
Healthcare Organizations
I advise healthcare systems on integrating digital tools into mental health services while maintaining quality of care and protecting patient privacy.
Areas of focus: Teletherapy protocols, AI tool evaluation, digital health strategy, clinician training
Nonprofit Organizations
I partner with mental health advocacy organizations on public education campaigns, policy initiatives, and program development.
Recent projects: Stigma reduction campaigns, mental health literacy initiatives, policy advocacy
Clinical Supervision
I provide clinical supervision for LMSWs working toward LCSW licensure in New York State. My supervision integrates traditional clinical training with attention to how technology shapes therapeutic work.
Supervision Approach
I believe supervision should be both supportive and challenging, creating space for reflection while pushing supervisees to deepen their clinical thinking. We examine cases through multiple theoretical lenses, attend to cultural and systemic factors, and think critically about the role of technology in therapeutic relationships.
Supervision Focus Areas
- Case conceptualization across theoretical frameworks
- Therapeutic relationship and use of self
- Cultural humility and anti-oppressive practice
- Technology integration and digital boundaries
- Ethical decision-making in complex situations
- Self-care and professional sustainability
Currently accepting: Limited supervision slots for 2025. Priority given to supervisees interested in work with adolescents or technology-informed practice.
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