Adolescent and Family Therapy Divorce and Family Mediation Office: 3 Wallis Court, Suite 7, Lexington, MA 02421 HelpNet: 781-862-5215 Lexington Mediation Associates: 781-862-1166 References: The following is a list of some therapists and physicians who have worked with me or have referred clients to me. Walter Abrams, Ed.D., Lexington Maggie Close, LICSW, Lexington Robert Cohen, LICSW, Arlington Gerald Hass, M.D. (Pediatrician), Cambridge Eileen Kahan, M.D., Lexington Patsy Kraemer, LICSW, Director of Human Services, Arlington Peter Orlov, M.D., Lexington Daniel Palant, M.D. (Pediatrician), Lexington Patricia Reinstein, Ph.D., Lexington Howard Rossman, Ph.D., Lexington Jonathan Ruesser, LICSW, Lexington Resume Summary: Education 1973-1975 Boston College Graduate School of Social Work - MSW in Casework 1965-1969 University of Pennsylvania - BA in Psychology, Pre-Med Professional Experience 1995-Present Founder and President HelpNet, Inc., Lexington, MA 2004-Present Divorce and Family Mediator Lexington Mediation Associates, Lexington, MA 2001-2003 Clinical Reviewer Magellan Behavioral Health, Burlington, MA 1978-1995 Executive Director RePlace, Inc., Lexington, MA 1975-1978 Social Worker Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, MA 1974-1975 Social Work Intern Cambridge Court Clinic, Cambridge, MA 1973-1974 Social Work Intern Arlington Youth Consultation Center, Arlington, MA 1972-1973 Therapist in Training McLean Hospital Outpatient Clinic, Belmont, MA 1971-1973 Drug Program Coordinator Department of Mental Health, Waltham, MA 1970-1971 Caseworker/Street Outreach Worker Department of Public Welfare, Watertown, MA 1969-1970 Research Assistant in Neurophysiology Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Personal: I am a husband and father of four. My youngest, Anthony, is at senior in high school. Emily is a senior in college. Both are preparing for the next level. My oldest daughter, Sarah, teaches 5th grade at a charter school in Boston. She and her husband, David, produced Alexander who is simply the greatest grandchild in the world. Jesse, my oldest, is an urban planner and Director of Economic Development for the Mayor of San Francisco. Jesse remains an avid Red Sox fan. My wife, Stephanie, is a pediatric neuropsychologist at the Children's Evaluation Center in Newton and a decent hockey player. We live in Lexington with our beloved, cute, but not-real-bright, dog, Molly. Professional Philosophy: I've always believed in "empowering"... even before it was in vogue. This concept has guided my professional career as a clinician and administrator. I am convinced that, given the right information, people are going to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. My job is to provide information, support, and sometimes, prospective. It's not real complicated. I care a lot about people and I like my work. Professional Style: Although my style is rather casual (I try to never wear a tie), I am fairly traditional in my approach. Since most of my work has been with adolescents in crisis, so very little surprises me. I fully recognize how difficult it is to seek help so I am most willing to reach out to young people and parents. In family sessions I am usually quite active. I tend to push pretty hard for change. I believe that we can accomplish a lot in in few sessions. Finally, although I practice psychotherapy, I don't think therapy is always the best answer. I appreciate each person's capacity to find his or her own solutions. To print this page, click on it and then select print from your browser.