What brings you here?
People come to psychiatrists for many reasons. Many seek relief from the discomfort of anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. Others aren’t quite sure what’s wrong and need help making sense of their experience.
My approach is rooted in openness to all that you are and what you bring in the midst of current challenges.
I offer a more complete way to recover and heal, through a deeper understanding of your story. Together we create a cohesive narrative that synthesizes the unique interplay of biological, psychological, relational, spiritual, and social factors of your presenting concerns. Treatment plans, likewise, consider the same.
I draw the best from modern medicine and pharmacology, traditional healing wisdom, and an eclectic psychotherapy base when approaching your care.
Psychodynamic principles inform all of our work, even if we are not working in a psychotherapy frame. Together we look back, we go deep and we move forward.
Most importantly, my role in the process is primarily as a guide. You are at the center of your healing journey and have within you the wisdom and innate capacity to be transformed.
The Process
The privilege to hear about your inner emotional world and life story is not one I take lightly. I take extra time and care when completing my assessment and providing recommendations. The first step is learning about your current problems.
The initial consultation will last 90 minutes and includes psychiatric, medical, lifestyle, developmental, and relational histories. We may focus on certain areas over others as I listen for what may be underneath your presenting concerns.
If after the initial consultation, we both feel we can work well together, we will schedule follow-up sessions based on your individual needs.
Typically, my work with patients is dynamic and changing. For example, we may start with medications, lifestyle, and nutritional guidance, and over time transition to insight oriented psychotherapy. Along the way, medications may be adjusted, and regimens simplified. Medications may be discontinued with time, if appropriate, as patients develop better awareness and relationship to themselves and others, healthier coping and lifestyles, and sustained resiliency.
Session Types and Fees
Initial consultation
(90 minutes) $475
After the initial consultation, sessions may be done either in person or virtually, depending on what’s best for your needs.
Psychotherapy/extended medication management/lifestyle counseling
(50 minutes) $275
Short Follow up
(30 minutes) $230
Extended phone calls, forms, and prior authorizations for prescriptions
Billed on a prorated hourly basis
