About Me
I work with adults (18+) and work from an integrative psychodynamic relational framework, valuing the collaborative nature of relationships in order to build trust, understanding, and flexibility.
I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for fostering healing and growth, allowing for personalized treatment that addresses each client's needs.
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment to explore client’s unique thoughts and feelings.
Clinical Training
I earned my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I earned my Masters in Mental Health Counseling, as well as my Bachelors in Applied Psychology from New York University’s Steinhardt School. My extensive experiences working in a variety of settings has informed my practice and ability to work with diverse patient populations and concerns.
Postdoctoral Fellowship- Columbia University’s Counseling & Psychological Services
Pre-doctoral Internship- Pace University Counseling Center
Externship- New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute
Externship- Manhattan Psychiatric Center
Externship- Pratt Institute’s Counseling & Wellness Services
Masters Internship and Certification in eating and weight disorders- The Center for the Study of Anorexia & Bulimia, affiliated with The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
Research
· Kressel, M., Flamer, R., McGinn, L. K., & Sala, M. (2024). Weight stereotypes in eating disorder recognition. Eating Disorders, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/10640266.2024.2380185.
· Sala, M., Kressel, M., Schechter, A., Schupak, M., Deitsch, T., Hagan, K., Breithaupt, L., & Levinson, C. (2023). The study of eating disorders from a network perspective: A scoping systematic review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1037/cps0000173.
