When medication is the right step, I make sure it’s thoughtful and tailored to you.

I’ll explain why I’m recommending it, how it works, and what you might expect—so you never feel left in the dark. My goal is always to start low, adjust carefully, and keep side effects as minimal as possible while helping you feel better.

Most importantly, this isn’t a one-way conversation. You’ll have space to ask questions, share any worries, and be an active part of every decision we make—whether it’s about medications, supplements, or other options. I want you to feel supported, understood, and confident in the care we choose together.

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is about working together in a supportive, collaborative relationship. It’s a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to understand how they may be impacting your life.

Through this process, you can gain insight, learn new coping skills, and find healthier ways to manage challenges. The goal is growth, healing, and improving your overall well-being—so you can feel more balanced, resilient, and at peace in your daily life.

Your mental health is deeply connected to how you eat, sleep, move, and care for yourself. While making lifestyle changes can feel overwhelming at times, even small, consistent steps can lead to meaningful, lasting improvements in how you feel.

I take a whole-person approach to care, working with you to build realistic and sustainable habits that support your emotional and physical well-being. Together, we’ll focus on areas like sleep hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management, creating a plan that fits your life and goals.

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. With encouragement and guidance, you can build a lifestyle that nurtures your mental health rather than works against it.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help you notice and shift thought patterns that may be adding to stress, anxiety, or other challenges. CBT is a well-researched, effective approach that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, giving you tools to actively support your own healing.

Together, through open conversations, practical exercises, and small take-home strategies, we’ll build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create lasting changes that improve everyday life.

My goal is for you to feel more confident, in control, and fully supported along the way.

Motivational interviewing is a supportive style of conversation that helps you tap into your own strengths and motivation for change. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that builds self-awareness and confidence—so you feel more ready and empowered to take steps toward the changes that matter most to you.

Routine lab work is an important part of psychiatric care. Sometimes medical issues—like thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, or even simple imbalances—can look a lot like depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns. Checking labs helps us rule out these underlying conditions and also allows us to safely monitor medications. It’s one more way to make sure your care is complete, thorough, and tailored to your whole health.

Traditional lab work can sometimes miss the full picture—your results may look ‘normal’ on paper, but that doesn’t always mean your body is truly getting what it needs. That’s why I also offer advanced lab testing. These tests look more deeply at things like nutrient levels, amino and fatty acids, organic acids, oxidative stress, and even toxin exposure. By exploring these areas, we can uncover hidden imbalances and create a more personalized plan to support your overall health and well-being.

Specialized testing in psychiatry utilizes various assessment tools and techniques to provide in-depth information about an individual's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, aiding in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring progress. Specialized testing plays a valuable role in providing objective data to supplement clinical interviews and observations in psychiatric evaluations. They offer a more precise understanding of an individual's mental health challenges, leading to more targeted and effective treatment approaches.

What you eat can play a powerful role in how you feel. A balanced, nourishing diet not only supports your overall health but can also help manage symptoms of conditions like depression and anxiety. This approach—called nutritional psychiatry—recognizes the strong connection between food and mood, and uses that connection as a tool for healing.

Research shows the gut is often called our ‘second brain’ because it helps produce important neurotransmitters like serotonin, which affect mood and well-being. Eating a balanced diet that supports a healthy gut can boost emotional stability and even improve focus and clarity.

In psychiatry, it’s not only about treating illness—it’s also about strengthening mental health before problems arise. Health promotion focuses on building resilience, coping skills, and supportive environments while also reducing stigma around mental health. Disease prevention works hand-in-hand by lowering the risk, frequency, and severity of specific conditions. Together, these approaches create a stronger foundation for lasting well-being.

In psychiatry, nutraceuticals and supplements can be used to support your overall mental health alongside (or sometimes instead of) traditional treatments. These may include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or plant-based products that play a role in brain health, mood regulation, and energy. For example, certain supplements can help with sleep, reduce anxiety, or support focus.

I use them thoughtfully and safely—always considering your unique health needs, current medications, and goals—so that they complement your care rather than complicate it. The goal is to give your body and mind the extra support they may need to heal and function at their best.

Hormones play a big role in mental health, and imbalances can sometimes contribute to symptoms like mood swings, depression, or anxiety. In psychiatry, hormone therapy focuses on restoring balance to support emotional well-being—especially during times of change, such as menopause. Because every person’s body and history are different, hormone therapy is always individualized, with the type, dose, and length of treatment carefully tailored to your unique needs.

Parenting support within psychiatry encompasses a range of services designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children, especially when mental health is a concern for either the parent or the child.

As a mother of three daughters, I understand firsthand the joys and the struggles of raising children while also caring for your own mental health. I know how heavy it can feel when you’re trying to show up as the parent you want to be, yet feel isolated in the process. You’re not alone—I see you, and I’m here to support both you and your family.