While a clinical diagnosis offers a meaningful starting point, it rarely captures the full narrative. The individuals who seek my care present with a wide spectrum of concerns; from manageable daily anxiety to intricate, chronic conditions that span multiple specialties. Regardless of complexity, treatment is always thoughtfully tailored to the unique person sitting before me.
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Concierge Psychiatry
Men's Psychiatry
Integrative Psychiatry
Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
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LGBTQ+ Psychiatry
My Services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
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Psychopharmacology
Psychotherapy
ADHD Diagnostic Testing
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Psychiatric Second Opinion
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Conditions Treated
Mental health conditions are patterns of symptoms that cause distress and can affect your ability to function in different aspects of life. There are many different types of mental health conditions, and they can vary in severity and duration. Some of the most common types of mental health conditions that I treat include:
ADHD & other neurodevelopmental disorders: Do you have difficulty paying attention to details? Do you often make careless mistakes? Do you have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play? Do you have trouble following through on instructions or difficulty organizing tasks and activities? Neurodevelopmental disorders are mental health conditions that begin in childhood and affect your brain development and functioning. Some examples include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, learning disorders, communication disorders, and tic disorders.
Anxiety & anger: Are you frequently worried, nervous, afraid or angry? Do you have intense episodes of panic that appear without warning? Do you avoid important activities because of your anxiety? Do certain situations, like public speaking, crowded/enclosed spaces, heights/bridges or being around animals, needles, blood or illness make you afraid? Do you experience extreme rage? Fear is a normal, protective response to danger. Sometimes our protective fear instincts can be triggered even when there is no real danger. We all get anxious or upset sometimes, but when that anxiety or anger is persistent and interferes with your social life, daily functioning, work or education, it's time to get help. Examples of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, performance anxiety or stage fright, and specific phobias.
Depression & suicide: Have you been feeling sad, down, depressed or unhappy? Are you not enjoying life as much as before? Do you feel guilty, bad or ashamed? Do you think of yourself as inadequate, defective or worthless? Are you feeling tired, hopeless or unmotivated? Do you sometimes think these thoughts: "I hope someone crashes into my car.", "I don’t want to live anymore. I can’t take it.", "I hope I die in my sleep.", "It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't wake up.", "I wish I was never born.", "They’d all be better off without me."? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be suffering from depression. We all have bad days, but if you're experiencing more bad days than good for two weeks or more and it's affecting your social life, work life or education, then you may need help. Examples of mood disorders are major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, dysthymia, and cyclothymia.
Dissociative disorders: These are mental health conditions that involve disruptions or gaps in your memory, identity, or awareness. Examples of dissociative disorders are dissociative identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, and depersonalization/derealization disorder.
Eating disorders: These are mental health conditions that involve abnormal or disturbed eating habits that affect your physical and mental health. Examples of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
Grief & loss: Loss is an inevitable part of life, and grief is a natural part of the healing process. Feelings of loss are very personal, and only you know what is significant to you. People commonly associate certain losses with strong feelings of grief. These can include: death of a spouse or partner, death of a family member, death of a pet, loss of a close friend, classmate or colleague, serious illness of a loved one, or a relationship breakup. Subtle or less obvious losses can also cause strong feelings of grief, even though those around you may not know the extent of your feelings. Some examples include: leaving home, illness/loss of health, change of job, moving to a new home, graduation from school, loss of a physical ability, or loss of financial security. When experiencing grief, it is common to: feel like you are "going crazy", have difficulty concentrating, feel sad or depressed, be irritable or angry (at the deceased, oneself, others, higher powers), feel frustrated or misunderstood, experience anxiety, nervousness, or fearfulness, feel like you want to "escape", experience guilt or remorse, be ambivalent, feel numb, or lack energy and motivation. You may not feel like eating which can lead to weight loss, and you may not be able to sleep which can lead to poor cognitive function and reduced memory.
Obsessive-compulsive & related disorders: Are you disturbed by repetitive, unpleasant, intrusive thoughts or images that just won't leave you alone? Do you sometimes feel compelled to address your concerns by performing a ritual, like counting, checking, washing or cleaning? Obsessive-compulsive disorders involve recurrent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that cause distress or impairment. Examples of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, pedophilia OCD, homosexual OCD, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder.
Personality disorders: These are mental health conditions that involve enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviate from the norm and cause problems in relationships and functioning. Examples of personality disorders are borderline personality disorder (BPD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), avoidant personality disorder (APD), and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD).
PTSD, trauma & other stress-related disorders: Do you have a history of abuse or trauma? Do you have recurring dreams or memories of an upsetting event? Do you avoid certain situations because they remind you of that event? Do you startle easily? Do you feel numb and depressed? Fear is a normal, protective response to danger. Sometimes our protective fear instincts can be triggered even when there is no real danger. Examples of stress-related disorders are adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, and PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Relationship & intimacy problems: Have you lost someone special to you? Do you feel heart-broken, alone, abandoned, or rejected? Are you worried that you'll never find someone and that you'll always be alone? Are you afraid to be in an intimate relationship? Are you having trouble finding someone special? Does your partner refuse to listen? Are they demanding and critical? Is sex or intimacy lacking or absent in your relationship? Do you feel jealous of your partner? Do you spend more time fighting than making up? Are you confused about whether to stay in your troubled relationship or take the risk of breaking up? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, be reassured that you are not alone and that there is plenty of help available. Having a loving, caring relationship with someone special, who respects and understands you, is one of the greatest joys in life. Having a relationship like that is not easy. Relationships can be frustrating, difficult and complicated. It takes tremendous courage to make the first step towards getting the help you need so you can have the relationship you want.
Schizophrenia spectrum & other psychotic disorders: These are mental health conditions that affect your perception of reality and your ability to think clearly. Examples of psychotic disorders are schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, delusional disorder, and brief psychotic disorder.
Sexual dysfunction: These are mental health conditions that involve difficulties with sexual response or desire. Examples of sexual dysfunction are erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
Sleep-wake disorders: These are mental health conditions that involve problems with the quality, timing, or amount of sleep. Examples of sleep-wake disorders are insomnia disorder, hypersomnolence disorder, and narcolepsy.
Unwanted habits & addictions: Do you have a guilty pleasure? Are you frequently tempted, even though you know it's probably bad for you? It's natural to want to do things that feel good and to enjoy life's many pleasures. Some pleasures and habits can harm us. Still, it can be difficult to recognize when our habits are harming us, especially when it feels so good. Do you ever tell yourself things like: "It will be so good, I just have to do it!" or "I can quit later, just one more time won't hurt". If so, you may be struggling with a habit or addiction. Some habits and addictions include: overeating (binge-eating and purging), cigarette (smoking, chewing, dipping and using snuff or cigars), alcoholism (alcohol abuse and dependence), drug abuse (prescription or recreational drug abuse and dependence), skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, compulsive hoarding, and compulsive gambling.