ABOUT ME
INTRODUCTION
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with years of experience helping patients of all ages achieve optimal mental health and wellness. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and take a holistic approach to patient care that emphasizes the importance of treating patients across biopsychosocial domains.
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I am an integrative psychiatrist and psychotherapist. This means that I use a variety of treatment modalities to help you or your child achieve their goals. This includes incorporating psychotherapy, nutrition, supplements, and medication when needed.
By taking a comprehensive approach to care, I am able to provide personalized treatment plans that address your unique needs.
EDUCATION
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Harvard Medical School, Instructor of Psychiatry
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Boston Children's Hospital, affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Attending
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Boston Children's Hospital, affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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University of Puerto Rico Medical School, Doctor of Medicine and Residency in Adult Psychiatry
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Wheaton College, Bachelor of Science, Phi Beta Kappa Honors
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD)
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Somatic symptom disorder
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Parent education
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School challenges
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Women's issues
TYES OF THERAPY
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy
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Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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EMDR
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Family Systems
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Trauma-focused
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Play therapy
LANGUAGES
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English & Spanish
PAYMENT
I work in private practice, so patients pay me directly via check. I am an out-of-network provider for insurances, and will give a receipt for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. ​
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Via the State of California, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.