Thank you for prioritizing your mental health and seeking treatment.
My clinical approach focuses on understanding your journey getting here, taking into account the biological, psychological, and social factors impacting your life. As a psychiatrist trained in treating both adults and children, I strive to conceptualize your development over time. I aim to provide an affirming environment for individuals of all backgrounds and hope to understand your unique community and family system. During your initial visit(s), you can expect a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that highlights the potential importance of medications and psychotherapy in treatment. My practice utilizes measurement-based care as a means of monitoring and improving your response to treatment over time.
I have worked in a variety of health systems, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, VA hospital, and correctional settings. During my training at Baylor College of Medicine, I received recognition for Clinical Excellence in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Humanism in Medicine, and Resident Teaching. I also served as a Chief Fellow and coordinated wellness initiatives in the department. My training has provided me with exposure to various types of therapy including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating a variety of mental health conditions, with particular interest in depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Double-Board Certification:
General Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, 2019-2021
Baylor College of Medicine
General Psychiatry Residency, 2016-2019
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), 2012-2016
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2008-2012
Memberships:
American Psychiatric Association (APA), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS), California Medical Association (CMA), Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA), Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
Conditions Treated
ADHD
Anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation)
Behavioral Issues
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Eating Disorders
Grief/Bereavement
Insomnia/Sleep-Related Difficulties
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Panic Disorder
Psychosis (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder)
PTSD (Trauma-Related Disorders)
Substance Use