HI! I’M TODD

ABOUT

I am often asked why I chose to become a psychotherapist specializing in relationships and sexuality. My journey into this field began surprisingly early in my childhood.

I grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, in a large Jewish family characterized by chaos and dysfunction. My father was disabled, and violence was unfortunately commonplace in our household. As a result, I was introduced to therapy at a young age, but it wasn’t until I was 15 that I met the therapist who profoundly changed my life—a relationship that continues to this day, as I still see him weekly. He was also a sex therapist, which provided me with a safe, affirming, and loving environment that starkly contrasted with my experiences at home and school. This therapeutic relationship not only changed my life but quite literally saved it.

During adolescence, I struggled deeply with depression, anxiety, and an addiction to any substance that could offer me relief. Growing up gay in a family that was not entirely accepting added another layer of difficulty, prompting me to move to New York City for college as soon as possible.

At NYU’s Gallatin School, I immersed myself in an interdisciplinary study blending philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and medical philosophy. This education broadened my understanding not just of diagnoses but of the cultures and histories shaping them. I learned how mental health perceptions and treatments vary worldwide, gaining a nuanced perspective that mirrored the non-judgmental, curiosity-driven approach I valued in therapy. This combination of education and personal therapy experience solidified my resolve to further my studies in graduate school and become a therapist myself, aiming to provide others with the safe space that was so pivotal for me.

In graduate school, I balanced my studies with work as a therapist in both inpatient hospital settings and community centers, while simultaneously growing my private practice. Currently, I continue working as a therapist in my group practice in New York City and Los Angeles, specializing in individual and couples therapy. I find immense joy in helping couples move from disconnection and discord to repair and reconnection, witnessing the transformative power of their journeys. It’s a privilege to act as a guide and support through their challenging and rewarding paths of growth.