ABOUT DR. SIDANA
Experience Matters.
So Does the
Relationship.
After more than 18 years in psychiatry, I still believe the most important part of the work begins with understanding the person in front of me. Experience matters, but so does curiosity, trust, and the willingness to listen carefully.
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MY TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
A Broad Clinical Perspective
I became interested in the deeper human connection and helping people with their psychological challenges soon after starting my psychiatric residency training. I became drawn to psychotherapy as an effective modality of helping to understand someone and giving them the tools to help understand themselves.
I began to see patients independently during my fellowship in 2008. But even then I continued to seek intermittent supervision and guidance from trained and seasoned psychotherapists who helped me to continue developing my psychotherapy and clinical skills. And I’ve continued to learn and grow throughout my career, regularly attending psychiatric meetings and conferences, including group psychotherapy conferences and psychosomatic medicine conferences.
My broad experience in Psychiatry comes from a variety of experiences I’ve had over the years. I’ve cared for patients across several clinical settings, from intensive outpatient programs to outpatient clinics to private outpatient practices. I’ve also worked in more intense settings including Emergency Rooms and inpatient hospital settings. Through all of those roles, one thing has remained particularly important to me: the individual relationships with my patients. I believe treatment is most effective when people feel understood, when their concerns are taken seriously, and when the treatment is aligned with with their goals.
In addition to my therapeutic and clinical work, I’ve also had the opportunity to lead a psychiatric department at a local hospital for several years. This role required me to think beyond the care of a single patient, and to collaborate with other professionals, physicians, nurses, therapists and administrators, to improve patient care, quality, and safety. I’ve continued to utilize these skills to collaborate with various other people and professions in the care of my patients.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
18+ years of clinical experience
Experience Across Treatment Settings
Outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and intensive outpatient programs
Fellowship Training
Psychosomatic Medicine
Leadership Experience
Several years leading a hospital psychiatric department
BEYOND WORK
A Little More
About Me
Outside of psychiatry, I enjoy traveling and getting to experience new places and cultures. I enjoy nature and the outdoors. I’m a big fan of great food, whether it’s trying a new restaurant in town or a culinary adventure in a new country. I also love animals, find a lot of joy in music, and hope to pick up the violin again one day.
These interests help me stay balanced, curious, and connected — and they remind me how important it is to make space for the things that bring meaning and joy to life.
