I'm a psychotherapist, columnist, executive performance coach and author in Manhattan, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. I counsel and coach individuals and couples, including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and more. I'm licensed in New York, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut. I provide therapy sessions virtually and coaching worldwide.My direct, no nonsense approach has helped countless clients overcome a wide range of challenges and issues in order to move forward in life and achieve great success. I discussed this approach in the critically acclaimed 2012 New York Times Opinion piece, “In Therapy Forever? Enough Already.” This article continues to be debated and garner international attention. I'm frequently interviewed by major media outlets including national TV, newspapers, magazines, and radio and have appeared on the Today Show, CNN, FOX, Good Morning America, international news outlets, etc. discussing current events, mental health, hard news stories, celebrities/politicians, as well as lifestyle/hot-button issues. I also appeared in the 2010 Oscar-winning documentary, “Inside Job” in which I commented on the financial crisis.With unique insight into how people think and their motivations, I help clients develop their brands and strengthen their presence and have been a spokesperson for major companies including Enterprise Rent-A-Car on two lifestyle campaigns and Liberty Mutual insurance where I worked on campaigns; the first to promote safe-driving, the second to help people maximize their time and achieve a healthier balance in their lives. Additionally, I was consulted by the NutriBullet company as an expert in stress management and appeared in their infomercial. I currently serve on the advisory board of Marpac, the world's leading manufacturer of white noise machines. My book, BE FEARLESS: Change Your Life in 28 Days was published by Hachette in 2012 and has been translated into 6 languages worldwide. A paperback version will be released January of 2019. I continue to provide advice through my Inc.com and ThriveGlobal columns.