About Dr. Aaronson

I am not sure of the exact time when I decided to become a psychologist. In the neighborhood where I grew up, the “highly acceptable” occupational options were accountant, doctor or lawyer.

As a psychology graduate student, I had the opportunity to participate in biofeedback therapy and stress management, at a large mental health clinic. There they treated patients with a range of issues from children with depression and ADHD, to drug and alcohol addicted individuals, to people of various ages with chronic pain.

A major influence was also my father. He was a good businessman and I witnessed as he caringly listened to his clients’ stories and sometimes offered some sage advice or a kind word. Many of them came back year after year to buy another appliance or piece of furniture, often lingering just to talk with him.

Since then, my interest in all things psychological has grown. I have had the privilege over the years of working with young children, individuals struggling with alcohol or other addictions, married couples, gay couples, under served inner city residents, celebrities, executives and everyday working people.

I believe that it is never too late to “train your brain” and develop coping skills to navigate life’s challenges and struggles. My conviction as an experienced therapist: 

WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS!