Thank you for your interest! I am a board-certified psychiatrist practicing integrative psychiatry. I am dedicated to investigating and addressing underlying issues to achieve long-term mental wellness. I start with a comprehensive evaluation of your current symptoms and past history, we then incorporate lab tests, diet and lifestyle assessment, and sleep analysis and optimization. I use therapeutic components in most of my care with patients, unless an individual prefers to solely focus on medication management, a service I also happily provide. Medications can be a helpful tool, as well as evidence-based nutraceuticals. I utilize innovative assessment tools, such as micronutrient testing, hormonal testing, and gene testing, to provide a treatment plan that is catered to you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I review your medical history and other concurrent medical conditions. We will discuss which lab tests will be helpful for optimizing your mental and physical health. We discuss effective therapy options. I also assess your diet, sleep, exercise, and other lifestyle habits, and their impact on your mental health. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a provider, it is of utmost importance to me to uphold the following values: 1. Competence and Expertise- I have trained in various subspecialty clinics at renowned academic institutions, with a focus on trauma recovery, women's mental health, mood disorders, integrative care, and I stay up-to-date with new treatment modalities to provide a wide range of treatment options. 2. Empathy and Understanding: I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients feel truly heard and understood. I strive to connect with each individual on a deep emotional level, acknowledging their unique experiences and validating their feelings without judgment. By walking alongside them on their journey, I aim to inspire hope and foster healing, knowing that empathy is the cornerstone of effective treatment.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
If you’re looking for a psychiatrist who provides comprehensive, high quality mental health care that takes into consideration your overall medical history, uses evidence-based treatments, you're in the right place! I specialize in trauma recover, reproductive psychiatry, and I also treat stress-related issues, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and anxiety.
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Hello and thank you for your interest in my practice! I treat each patient as a whole person. Sometimes psychiatric symptoms are only the tip of the iceberg, so I am dedicated to investigating and solving underlying issues rather than provide short-term bandaids. I also understand that active symptoms are not only distressing but can consume valuable time of our lives, so safe and timely relief of symptoms is just as crucial to treatment. I incorporate various therapy elements and medications, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma recovery. I emphasize maintenance to achieve long lasting wellness. I am conservative with medications especially medications with long-term adverse effects. I have a deep understanding and passion for psychopharmacology so I can provide many tools. I incorporate alternative evidence-based options including therapy, diet, exercise, and nutraceuticals/supplements. Thank you for taking the time to consider my practice. If the above sounds like how you'd like to approach mental health, email me and let's talk!