A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. Becoming a psychiatrist requires 12+ years of education and training, including both general medical training and specialized psychiatric residency. This means psychiatrists are trained not only in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, but also in understanding how those conditions connect to your overall physical health.

During their training, psychiatrists complete rigorous coursework in neuroscience and mental health, as well as hands-on clinical work in hospitals and outpatient settings. They learn to prescribe psychiatric medications, provide psychotherapy, and consider the complex ways your body, brain, and environment interact.

Because psychiatrists are physicians, they’re uniquely equipped to approach mental health with a holistic medical lens. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, mood changes, or questions about medication, a psychiatrist can help you understand what’s going on—and what treatment options might be right for you.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medications and offer therapy. Therapists (such as psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors) specialize in talk therapy but don’t prescribe medication. Some people benefit from working with both—a therapist for ongoing psychotherapy and a psychiatrist for diagnosis, medication, and medical insight. I often collaborate with therapists to ensure you're getting the most well-rounded care possible.

If you're struggling with your mood, sleep, focus, energy, anxiety, or relationships—and it’s starting to interfere with your life—it may be time to talk to a psychiatrist. You don’t need to have a specific diagnosis or be in crisis to seek help. A psychiatrist can offer clarity, explore options with you, and help you decide whether medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination would best support your goals.

I offer thoughtful, collaborative medication management that often includes supportive therapy, elements of CBT/ACT, and psychoeducation. While I’m not a full-time therapist, many of my patients find the blend of practical tools, emotional support, and medical expertise to be exactly what they need.

I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and people navigating conditions like PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and complex medical issues. I welcome anyone 18+ looking for affirming, trauma-informed psychiatric care.

This clinic is not equipped to manage emergencies. If you’re having an emergency, such as thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or others, serious side effects of medications, or any other concern requiring immediate care, please contact the national crisis hotline (988), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.

Yes! But please note that due to uncertainty around the changing landscape of telehealth laws, if you are someone who I think might need a controlled substance (certain ADHD medications and anxiolytics), we may need to meet in person at some point. That’s ok with me because I love seeing my patients in 3D!

The first appointment is a 75 minute intake where we’ll explore your current concerns, past experiences, and goals for care. We’ll discuss your physical health, family medical history, psychiatric history, and lifestyle habits. If you’ve had testing done in the past or you have medical records from past psychiatric care, please send them to me prior to your appointment so that I can review.

Frequency depends on your needs. Some patients see me monthly for medication check-ins, others more often during times of transition or instability. I offer both 30 minute and 60 minute follow-ups. Often I recommend that we meet for 60 min follow-ups while we’re working on establishing a diagnosis and treatment plan early on. Once you’re on a steady treatment plan that doesn’t require many changes, we can spread appointments out to 2 or 3 month intervals. We’ll decide together what makes sense for you.

That’s completely okay. My role is to offer information and options—not pressure. We’ll discuss your preferences and goals, and I’ll support you whether that includes medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination.

I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I can provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan. If you’re interested in this, please contact your insurance company to verify your out-of-network benefits. Please note that I cannot make any guarantees about what your insurance company will reimburse.

75 minute intake: $600

30 minute follow-up: $300

60 minute follow-up: $500

Please cancel or reschedule at least 2 business days before your appointment to avoid a cancellation fee.

Because I reserve this time specifically for you, late cancellations and no-shows are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. As a small, independently run practice, this policy helps ensure I can continue offering consistent, high-quality care to all my patients.

If you’re facing an emergency, please reach out—I understand that life happens.

Unfortunately, I’m not able to see patients who are currently enrolled in Medi-Cal or Medicare, even if you’re willing to pay out of pocket. Federal regulations prevent out-of-network providers like myself from offering care to Medicare beneficiaries outside of specific arrangements, and Medi-Cal does not cover out-of-network psychiatric services.