Dr. Jayme

I received my Ph. D in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Health Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine /Yeshiva University and my Masters in Development Psychology from Columbia University.

However, while psychology is much more than a career for me, it was not my first career. After graduating with high honors with a Bachelors degree in Banking and Finance  (cum laude) from Hofstra University, I worked in commercial banking for a few years, managing retirement funds for large-scale clients. It was during my position at the bank when I first became introduced to executive coaching and training when I was recruited by Senior Management to become an intra-organizational corporate trainer.

From this position I went on to manage the assets of a Multi-million dollar privately held corporate group that owned and operated restaurants and retail holdings. While this job was challenging and motivating, it did not t satisfy me completely, so I began volunteering at a therapeutic nursery for preschool aged forester care children. I gave a commitment of three mornings a week for one year, and by the end of the year I was ready to embark on a new career. Since my time at the nursery, I have trained at the three major hospitals in New York City and have provided thousands of hours of therapy.

Currently I practice as a Cognitive-Behavior Therapist and Executive Coach at a Manhattan based private practice, where I work with children, adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, and groups. My approach can be described as supportive, hands-on, interactive, straightforward and motivating. There is a heavy influence of positive psychology with an emphasis on lifestyle enhancement, performance improvement, health and wellness and stress management. I use techniques of cognitive restructuring, response prevention, active role-play, real life exposures (where I go with the client somewhere), virtual reality therapy and biofeedback.

It has, and continues to be, an incredibly rewarding experience to help so many people from positions of depression and pain or who have been disabled by a phobia or plagued by anxiety. However the success achieved by those who allow me to guide them beyond symptom relief are the most rewarding clients to watch. These clients continue to apply the merits of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and exercise the practice of positive psychology in their lives. It is my job as your guide to introduce you to these merits and encourage your practice.

I was brought to raised path because of our common commitment towards promoting happiness and life fulfillment. As a Doctor of Psychology and a Cognitive Behavior Therapist my goal is to push people beyond their comfort zones to help them live fuller, more interesting, successful lives that defy the boundaries currently imposed by insecurities or blind spots.

This spans beyond those who are distressed, where the focus is on developing a healthier lifestyle by targeting disabling thoughts and behaviors, but reaches to include those looking to enhance performance, increase happiness and improve overall well being.  Being a guide at raised path provides me with an opportunity to address an audience of readers who are ready to take advantage of my posts as life enhancing exercises

My current goal is to develop the best platform from which I can positively influence the lives of others to help them feel satisfied enough to feel good but hungry enough to encourage growth. This is an evolving process that will span many forms and take on a variety of messages but one that I hope to always enjoy.