Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile to see how you feel about working together. I have worked as a psychiatrist for approximately 15 years and in essentially every setting in the field. Remote appointments allow for clients to be a comfortable space and with no commute or traffic! I personalize my visits with you so that we can get the most out of them. I look forward to collaborating with you on how best I may be of help! Please kindly read below before your visit. #1: Please be on-time. I wait for a significant portion of the appointment time, in case we have a late start because I want each person to feel that their time is valued. And I appreciate the same in return when someone has reserved an appointment with me, as a missed appointment is time I have lost. If for any reason an appointment is missed, exceptions will not be made. A fee that is 50% of my hourly rate will be charged to your payment method on-file for missed visits. On my page, you will see negative reviews submitted by people who missed their appointments and who did not want to be held accountable for doing so, despite knowing there is a no-show policy in effect. #2: Please prepare your technology and environment ahead of time. Telehealth standards and insurance guidelines indicate that BOTH audio and video must be functional and on during appointments. One negative review I saw was written by a person who started the appointment with no video. Additionally, there was a lot of background noise and audible breathing, as though they were walking around in a busy area, which can compromise confidentiality. I informed them that both audio and video are required per standards and the person refused and ended the appointment.

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

I like to tune in greatly to what people tell me in the first session and I take a brief history so that there is a chance for people to share what they feel is most important. If we are not listening to what people who are under our care are telling us, we are simply not doing our job.

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

Compassion, empathy, curiosity and flexibility in trying to meet people where they are so that they take away from sessions the feeling of personalized and attentive care.

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