MD, 10 years of experience
I am a board certified psychiatrist with a MS degree in Neuroimmunology. I attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and residency at CPMC Sutter Health in San Francisco. I have extensive continuing education in integrative and functional psychiatry. I specialize in integrative/holistic psychiatric approaches to common mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Mood Disorders. My care is based on evidence informed treatments as well as by lived experience in the QTBIPOC community and as a survivor of complex trauma.
The first session is very comprehensive and open ended. I spend most of the time allowing the client to tell me their story in their own words while I proactively listen. We identify problems/goals to work towards and address any questions or concerns about the treatment. Also, I am open to address any questions clients may have about me such as my philosophy and approach to care.
Compassion is the cornerstone of the care I provide. Sometimes this means encouraging clients to break long standing protective mechanisms that might be outdated and/or maladaptive. I always strive to be respectful and honest. I tend to focus on strength based, motivational strategies when engaging clients to help them achieve their goals. I nurture a space that allows clients to feel safe entrusting me with their most vulnerable selves in a non judgmental way
I enjoy working with adults of all ages who seek a collaborative approach to care. They may be struggling with life transitions, difficulty cultivating work/life balance , career stress/burnout, race based stress/cultural trauma, vicarious trauma including those in health/helping professions ( veterans, police officers, firefighters, first responders, etc) . I am keen to work with clients that appreciate being proactive in co-creating solution focused, individualized care plans that incorporate lifestyle changes, mind body practices, medications, natural/nutritional supplements, and therapy including EMDR.
I have helped clients recognize and change distortions in their thinking about themselves and the world that inhibit them from maximizing their full potential
Through lived experience as a member of the QTBIPOC community, I am sensitive to the influences of culture and society that shape us. We will work to explore how these forces impact how you think /behave, engage, and take up space in the world. I also have direct clinical experience delivering culturally sensitive care to LGBTQI members, veterans and ethnic minorities including the Maori in New Zealand.
We are often harder on ourselves than others, which results in undue self-criticism that can adversely impact work, relationships, and diminish our spirit/soul. I invite you on a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion that honors your humanity, which will extend to those in your family and community. We will develop an individualized plan of self and soul care that celebrates your strengths while enpowering you to learn and grow from missteps and negative emotions, that will ultimately help you achieve your aspirations and purpose
I am in EMDR training/supervision towards certification. I use it to help clients struggling with intrusive memories of trauma that impair their ability to make meaning in a way that allows them to grow and thrive
I use evidence based standard of care treatments including medications, CBT, and EMDR as well as evidence informed holistic interventions such as nutritional supplements, while optimizing healthy lifestyle , exercise, and yoga
2 ratings with written reviews
March 21, 2025
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Cornell Wells for the holistic and intelligent support he has been providing me during my journey of grieving my mother and unpacking childhood trauma, alongside managing my PTSD, anxiety, and ADHD. His insights have been invaluable in helping me understand my feelings and behaviors more clearly, and I especially appreciate how he has guided me through the grieving process with compassion and empathy. Dr. Wells’ trauma-informed approach has made a significant difference in my ability to address my past, while his effective strategies for managing my anxiety and ADHD have greatly improved my daily life. Also, his thoughtful medication management has played a crucial role in my overall well-being. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, I have gained practical tools that empower me to cope with my challenges more effectively. Overall, my experience with Dr. Wells has been transformative, and I am truly thankful for his dedication and support in my mental health journey.
February 28, 2025
Dr. Wells, has helped me perfect my meds for the first time since I've been prescribed medicine. I've also been able to "rise above" the most overwhelming of life events and each session, I walk away with concrete, attainable goals for the next session. I'm building small but consistent habits for the first time in my life!