Dr. Press is the undergraduate chair of psychology at Touro. He previously was on the faculty of SUNY Downstate Medical Center, teaching both in the College of Medicine and in the Occupational Therapy Program in the College of Health-Related Professions. Dr. Press also has a private practice in psychology.

Areas of Expertise

Behavioral and learning disorders of children and adolescents, Empirically-supported therapies, Judaism and psychological issues, Psychological dysfunctions in the Jewish community, Altered states of consciousness, Scientific and philosophical issues as they interface with Judaism

Education

• Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, New York University
• Smicha, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
• M.H.L., Yeshiva University
• B.A., Chemistry, Yeshiva College