If you are reading these words I suspect you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety, depression, problems with focus and concentration, insomnia, addiction, feeling overwhelmed, or any number of other mental health symptoms. Whether you are seeking help for the first time, or have tried literally everything and are still suffering, I welcome you to my practice of holistic psychiatry.

Holistic psychiatry is an alternative to traditional/conventional psychiatry and takes into account the psychological, familial, societal, biological, and spiritual dimensions of health and illness. Rather than merely treating a symptom I will work with you to uncover the root cause of that symptom so that you can achieve wellness. For example, nervous system dysregulation due to unresolved trauma is a root cause of mental illness for many people. Others may need to make changes to their diet and lifestyle. How lonely or connected we feel is another powerful determinant of health.

I find that most people struggling with mental health symptoms have a strong inner critic and lack compassion for themselves. Mindfulness and self-compassion are powerful, evidence-based practices that I often teach my patients.

More than anything, my approach has been shaped by my own experience with anxiety and depression. After years of trialing different medications with limited benefit, I found a therapist who helped me understand my symptoms and myself in a different way. I have since embraced an eclectic approach that draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and attachment theory.

Medications can be a helpful and sometimes necessary tool. However, medications typically do not address the root cause of psychiatric symptoms. I will help you decide if medication is the right choice for you. I am also trained in safe de-prescribing. If you have been on psychiatric medications with limited benefit I can help you taper off and explore other healing modalities.