MY APPROACH

A Whole-Person
Approach to Care

Mental health is about the whole person — not just symptoms. I take the time to understand your unique experiences, context, lifestyle, and goals so we can work together toward meaningful, lasting improvement.

Mental health is about the whole person — not just symptoms. I take the time to understand your unique experiences, context, lifestyle, and goals so we can work together toward meaningful, lasting improvement.

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A BROADER PERSPECTIVE

More Than
Symptoms

Your mental health is shaped by many interconnected factors. I take a comprehensive look at your biological, psychological, relational, and life circumstances to inform a treatment plan that fits you rather than a standardized one..

Biological

Biological

Genes, brain chemistry,
medical conditions,
medications

Genes, brain chemistry,
medical conditions,
medications

Psychological

Psychological

Thoughts, emotions,
past experiences

Thoughts, emotions,
past experiences

Relationships

Relationships

Family, partners,
friends, community

Family, partners,
friends, community

Physical Health

Physical Health

Overall health,
medical conditions

Overall health,
medical conditions

Life Context

Life Context

Work, school, identity,
meaning and purpose

Work, school, identity,
meaning and purpose

Sleep & Lifestyle

Sleep & Lifestyle

Sleep, activity, nutrition,
stress, substance use

Sleep, activity, nutrition,
stress, substance use

YOU

“It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has.”

“It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has.”

— William Osler

— William Osler

CARE THAT SEES
THE WHOLE YOU

CARE THAT SEES
THE WHOLE YOU

Books, an open notebook, pen and ceramic mug on a sunlit wooden desk beside a window

A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

Thoughtful Diagnosis.
Personalized Care.

Treatment is not a one-size-fits-all process. I take time to understand your story, challenges, and goals while offering evidence-based treatments, including medication when appropriate. I find that many patients begin to feel better early in the process due to feeling better understood, less overwhelmed, and through having greater clarity about their diagnosis and treatment.

Medication as One Part of Care

Medication can be very helpful when prescribed responsibly and monitored appropriately. At the same time, medication alone is not always enough.

I take a thoughtful, individualized approach to medication, considering potential benefits and risks while taking your preferences seriously. As part of my comprehensive approach, I also bring a therapeutic lens to psychiatric care, remaining curious about psychological patterns, internal conflicts, ways of coping, and other stuck points that may be contributing to suffering. When appropriate, I integrate psychotherapy into our sessions, and when more in-depth psychotherapy would be helpful, I can assist in identifying an appropriate therapist and collaborate with them as part of your overall treatment.

Beyond Diagnosis

A diagnosis can be very useful in understanding symptoms and guiding appropriate treatment, but it is only part of the picture. Your experiences, relationships, physical health, sleep, stressors, psychological patterns, values, and circumstances can all influence how you feel, and I consider all these factors as part of my evaluations and treatment.

Sometimes care is relatively straightforward. At other times, when symptoms continue despite reasonable treatment, we may need to look more closely at what else could be contributing, reconsider the plan, or discuss other approaches including collaboration with other clinicians, specialized psychotherapy, or additional treatment modalities.

Beyond Diagnosis

A diagnosis can be very useful in understanding symptoms and guiding appropriate treatment, but it is only part of the picture. Your experiences, relationships, physical health, sleep, stressors, psychological patterns, values, and circumstances can all influence how you feel, and I consider all these factors as part of my evaluations and treatment.

Sometimes care is relatively straightforward. At other times, when symptoms continue despite reasonable treatment, we may need to look more closely at what else could be contributing, reconsider the plan, or discuss other approaches including collaboration with other clinicians, specialized psychotherapy, or additional treatment modalities.

AN EVOLVING PROCESS

Care That Evolves With You

Ongoing Conversation

We start with a thoughtful discussion about your current concerns, history, and goals. This is a chance for you to ask questions and for us to get to know each other.

Understanding the Full Picture

We explore your symptoms, past experiences, medical history, lifestyle, relationships, and what matters most to you, so we can develop a shared understanding of your unique situation.

Building a Personalized Plan

Together, we create a treatment plan that may include medication, therapy recommendations, lifestyle changes, and other supports that are tailored and specific to you.

Ongoing Support and Adjustment

We meet regularly to monitor your progress, recognizing gains, and making adjustments as needed. Care is an ongoing process, and we’ll continue to refine the plan as your needs evolve.