As a licensed psychologist, board certified psychoanalyst, certified personal and executive coach, and certified group fitness instructor, Dr. Aronoff bring's a rigorous, life-affirming approach to his work that is positive, creative, successful, and rewarding.

Dr. Aronoff's education includes:

• M.S. from Ohio University,
• M.A. from the California School of Professional Psychology, and
• Ph.D. from Brigham Young University.

He is also a:

• Certified as a Personal and Executive Coach from the College of Executive Coaching where he is currently Adjunct Faculty.
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
• Dr. Aronoff was a postdoctoral fellow for four years at the Austen Riggs Center, an internationally renowned, long-term residential psychiatric center in Stockbridge, MA, where he later served as Assistant Director of Admissions.
• Certified Soccer Coach obtaining national and advanced national diplomas by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Dr. Aronoff has been in private practice since 1993. In addition to working with individuals, couples and families, he works with a growing number of high school and college sports teams to enhance peak performance. His work combines professional psychological expertise with his experiences as:

• A semi-professional soccer player,
• Nationally certified soccer coach, and
• Certified group fitness instructor.

Since 1998, Dr. Aronoff has made numerous presentations at Canyon Ranch Health Spa in Lenox, MA, on topics including:

• Peak Performance Relationships: Five Principles for Respectful and Responsible Communication and Engagement
• Managing Depression and Stress with Constructive Communication, and
• Barn Raising: A Team Building Approach to Maintaining Life Enhancing Relationships

Dr. Aronoff has also presented at the Family Center –The Community Health Program in Great Barrington, MA, speaking on topics such as “Power Struggle Prevention for Parents” “Positive Communication,” and “Positive Reinforcement in Setting Limits and Boundaries with Children”.

Over the years, he has presented at over 20 conventions in psychology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis throughout the United States and Europe (prior to 1998) and twice yearly co-teaches a 12-week tele-course on “Positive Psychology” with Dr. Sandra Foster for the College of Executive Coaching.

The following are organizations Dr. Aronoff is affiliated:

• American Psychological Association
• Western Massachusetts/Albany Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology
• American College of Forensic Examiners
• International Coach Federation
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

To learn more about Dr. Aronoff or the practice, please contact us, we welcome the opportunity to discuss working together in helping you attain goals.