My Approach
I believe that an individualized approach to your emotional health is what works best. While it might seem unlikely, psychological challenges can offer useful opportunities for self-understanding and personal growth. I see myself as a helpful advisor for you so that you can take an otherwise negative situation and turn it into something useful. As they say, "If you want to know the road ahead, ask those coming back."
Beginning Treatment
The decision to see a psychiatrist is a tough one, and I understand that it can seem a bit daunting at first. In your initial session with me, we'll talk about what's going on in your life in a relaxed and open-ended way. We will work together to clarify what your goals are, and how therapy and/or medication might help you to reach those goals. This session can be virtual if you prefer.
Treatment Focus
I work with patients seeking help with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and ADHD. I also work with patients on strategies for success in academics, athletic activities, and business pursuits. My aim is to help you grow from your experiences, which often times puts you in a better spot than if you had never struggled at all. As they say, success isn't a straight line up.
Treatment Methods
I am a board-certified psychiatrist, which means that I have the ability to prescribe you medication when indicated. I am also a fellowship-trained psychoanalyst, which means that I can help you with several type of in-depth therapy.
My philosophy is that medication should only be used when clearly indicated, and only as a component of a broader treatment plan. Studies have shown that medications are effective for managing many symptoms such as low energy, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty sleeping. This can be important if you are in a tough spot and your usual coping skills aren't working well.
I also work with patients using several therapeutic methods, including insight-oriented therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Treatment Results
While I can never guarantee any particular treatment outcome, chances are good that you'll feel better when working with me. More often than not, the symptoms that you have when you first come to see me eventually resolve. What takes longer to figure out are all of the subsequent questions that you may start having about life and your place in it, and this is where I can be particularly helpful. Therefore, the result you get with my treatment style mainly depends on what you are looking for.
Learn More
It is important to find a psychiatrist who fits with your personality. The best way for you to learn more about whether my approach is right for you is to contact me so that we can discuss your individual situation. Take care, and I hope to speak with you soon!