INITIAL CONSULTATION

We will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your present concerns, past history and contributing medical, family and social factors. This is done over several meetings. If the patient is a young child, I usually meet with parents first before meeting the child. Once the evaluation is complete, we will decide on an appropriate treatment course.

PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOANALYSIS

Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to express yourself as openly as possible in order to better understand your struggles. As we identify negative, maladaptive patterns and themes that may be contributing to your distress, we will pursue gradual but fundamental changes in your coping and functioning in order to maximize the meaning and satisfaction you derive from your life. With young children, this work is done through play.

Psychoanalysis is a particularly in depth form of therapy that involves meeting 4-5 times per week. It allows for uncovering of unconscious conflicts, ultimately leading to greater self-knowledge.

MEDICATION EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT

Medication management may be used to treat particular psychiatric symptoms (depression, panic attacks and insomnia are examples) either in conjunction with psychotherapy or separately, following our initial consultation.

IN-PERSON SERVICES

I am currently providing care in my office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of the week I am working remotely via Zoom.

Areas of specialization:

·       Mood and Anxiety Disorders

·       Personality Disorders

·       Eating Disorders

·       Trauma and PTSD

·       Losses and Relationship Difficulties

·       Self-Esteem and Identity

·       Cross-Cultural Psychiatry