She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at The University at Albany, The State University of New York. Her clinical work with adults, adolescents and children focuses on struggles with anxiety and depression. She uses play therapy to reveal underlying struggles in children. She has extensive experience working with young adults who are navigating the career development process. Dr. Friedman also assists seniors in transition and those with developmental disabilities, including Asperger’s and Autism. She is skilled in working with people with chronic illness and the care givers who support them. Dr. Friedman’s research explores ethnic identity and its impact on functioning and development. She is comfortable working in multi-cultural settings. She is listed in the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.