I am multi-lingual and pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I have extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, integration psychiatry in primary care and acute care settings. Highly competent at managing complex patients with co-occurring disorders / dual diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and trauma care. I specialize in clinical psychopharmacology and provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual therapy by using an innovative and integrative approach to mental illness. I maintain a strong interest in mind-body and nutritional medicine and exercise. During my leisure time I enjoy traveling, reading books, dancing and cooking.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

After the initial visit, I will partner with patient to determine appropriate plan of care which will be individualized to patient's needs. This will include agreeing to cadence of follow up visits , establish goals and discussing expectations of treatment. Patient can expect to be screened for symptom management on each visit to help determine the progress of treatment. Depending on each situation provider may need to collaborate care with other providers and collateral ( teachers, family, etc) for optimum outcomes. Communication by email and telephone is available if a patient needs to reach provider before the next scheduled appointment.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I generally use various psychotherapy methods of treatments for those who wish to engage in therapy alone or as an adjunct to medication management. Some of the psychotherapeutic modalities include DBT, CBT, Interpersonal therapy, play therapy, etc. I use various screening tools to monitor for better symptom management and optimum outcomes. Approach to medications is conservative with a goal of always using the lowest effective doses to alleviate distress and avoidance of polypharmacy. This will be different for each patient as care is customized based on individual needs.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Mood disorders in children and adults is a strength of mine. I am also skilled at managing children with disturbing behaviors and ADHD.I strongly believe in supporting children so that they can have a successful holistic life both at school and at home. One of my specialties is women's mental health because I understand the various aspects that can contribute to destabilizing a woman's mood. I support women before, during and after pregnancy to help them be healthy. I am will to collaborate with other specialists to help support patients as needed.

About Kumbi Madiye