How I can help

I am able to help the vast majority of patients with psychiatric needs. If you are ever feeling lost or do not know where to go to for help, please reach out to me. I am always happy to help anyone in need. I can not only provide general guidance through the phone, but I am always happy to be present with you as you navigate our complex medical system. Even if I do not feel fully equipped at handling your specific issue, I will remain present with you until you are able to transition you to the best possible treatment.

Here are the psychotherapeutic modalities I offer:

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure Therapy

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Couples Therapy — Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)

  • Sex therapy for couples — Sensate Focus

Patients I am better equipped to help compared to other psychiatrists:

  • Patients who want attentive and high quality psychiatric care

  • Patients who have complex medical needs

  • Patients who want a psychiatrist to collaborate with their therapist or medical doctors

  • Patients who speak Spanish

  • Patients who want a psychiatrist who is open to different cultural values

  • Patients who want a doctor who minimizes medication interventions or who want to reduce their current medication

  • Patients who are sensitive to feeling misunderstood

  • Patients who are stuck with treatment, uncertain about how to get better, or searching for a second opinion

  • Patients who have a hard time accepting life

  • Patients who are anxious about being ill

  • Patients with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

  • Patients with insomnia

  • Patients who think in circles or ruminate

  • Patients with depression with low motivation

  • Patients who struggle with emotion regulation

  • Patients with personality disorders

You may have the following questions.