Business Details
We bring more than 40 years of dedicated clinical experience to every client and professional engagement we undertake. Our private practice serves children, adolescents, and adults with personalized, evidence-based therapeutic care tailored to each individual's unique needs. We maintain an active forensic psychiatry practice, serving as a highly respected expert and consultant at the critical intersection of psychiatry and the law. Our forensic expertise has been applied to a wide range of legal matters, including civil, criminal, and divorce cases, to provide clear, reliable psychiatric insights. We are widely sought after as teachers and public speakers, sharing our knowledge as both practicing clinicians and expert witnesses with professional audiences nationwide. Our consultation services support mental health professionals, legal practitioners, school administrators, and institutional leaders with specialized guidance on complex psychiatric and legal challenges. We have authored five published books and more than 110 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, contributing to the advancement of psychoanalytic and psychiatric knowledge.
We hold a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Chicago. At the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, we provide training, supervision, and serve as a child and adolescent supervising analyst for emerging practitioners. We are board certified as both a psychoanalyst and a child and adolescent psychoanalyst, upholding the highest standards of clinical competence. Our past leadership roles include serving as President of the Chicago Psychoanalytic Society, the Illinois Society for Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Chicago Forensic Forum, as well as Secretary of the American Psychoanalytic Association. We are committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care that prioritizes the well-being and goals of every person we serve.
We hold a faculty appointment as Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of Chicago. At the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, we provide training, supervision, and serve as a child and adolescent supervising analyst for emerging practitioners. We are board certified as both a psychoanalyst and a child and adolescent psychoanalyst, upholding the highest standards of clinical competence. Our past leadership roles include serving as President of the Chicago Psychoanalytic Society, the Illinois Society for Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Chicago Forensic Forum, as well as Secretary of the American Psychoanalytic Association. We are committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care that prioritizes the well-being and goals of every person we serve.
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of clinical psychiatry experience.
- We are board certified in psychoanalysis and child adolescent psychoanalysis.
- We have authored five books and 110+ peer reviewed papers.
- We are Clinical Professors at the University of Chicago.
- We provide forensic consultation for civil, criminal, and divorce cases.
Services
Forensic Psychiatry
Our forensic psychiatry services provide expert evaluation and consultation for civil, criminal, and divorce legal cases. We serve as qualified expert witnesses, delivering clear, evidence-based psychiatric testimony to support fair legal proceedings. Our specialized expertise at the intersection of psychiatry and law helps legal professionals and courts understand complex mental health factors in case outcomes.
Adult Psychoanalysis
Our adult psychoanalysis services offer in-depth, long-term therapeutic treatment for adults seeking to address deep-seated emotional and psychological patterns. We work with clients to explore unconscious motivations, improve self-awareness, and resolve persistent personal and relational challenges. Our board-certified analysts uphold the highest ethical and clinical standards to support meaningful, lasting personal growth.
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis
Our child and adolescent psychoanalysis services provide specialized, developmentally appropriate therapeutic care for young patients facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. We work with children and teens to address underlying psychological factors, improve coping skills, and support healthy social and academic functioning. Our board-certified child and adolescent analysts use evidence-based approaches tailored to each young patient's unique needs.
Adult Psychiatry
Our adult psychiatry services provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. We develop personalized treatment plans that may combine medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions to support optimal mental health. Our evidence-based approach ensures every adult patient receives compassionate, confidential care tailored to their needs.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Our child and adolescent psychiatry services deliver specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care for young patients experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and academic mental health challenges. We work with children, teens, and their families to create personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication management, and family support interventions. Our specialized training ensures we provide age-appropriate, compassionate care for positive long-term outcomes.
