People who decide to seek care deserve a psychiatrist who is curious about their individual stories and goals, who is both realistic and optimistic, and who won’t judge them.  Most importantly, they deserve a psychiatrist who is highly motivated to help them using tailor-made strategies for the fullest, most rapid improvement. I strive to be this kind of psychiatrist.

I offer medication management and therapy, and sometimes work in a partnership with a patient’s existing therapist. I also help patients craft achievable plans for exercise, nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle. This can allow patients to live the richest possible lives with the fewest medications. Patients describe me as respectful, non-judgmental, and effective. They also say I can be funny (I can laugh with patients when the moment is right), and that our sessions are enjoyable.

My approach is collaborative. I seek a deep understanding of my patients’ stories because past attachments, relationships, and habits impact who we are right now, and are as important as current symptoms. I often discuss with patients the latest research on medications, psychotherapies, and lifestyle changes, and together we decide what fits best.

In my prior career as a hospice chaplain and screenplay editor, I developed skills for helping people tell and understand their stories in new ways, weaving in themes of hope and empowerment. I am passionate in doing the same for my patients.