Many people imagine seeing a psychiatric provider as sitting in a stuffy office, lying on a couch, and being asked, “How do you feel?” That’s not my approach. Instead, I focus on having a friendly, open conversation to better understand your core symptoms, how your environment and past experiences contribute to them, and to develop an accurate diagnosis.

From there, we work together to find a medication regimen that helps you feel better—without the burden of side effects or feeling overmedicated. In addition to medications, I emphasize the importance of sleep hygiene, exercise, stress management, and, when appropriate, therapy recommendations.