Today, I bring together all these threads—medicine, family systems, community connection, and mental health—to offer a holistic and integrative approach to care. I view medication as one tool among many and believe in “starting low and going slow,” always reassessing and seeking to understand the whole person rather than just the diagnosis. My goal is to help patients and families feel supported, empowered, and seen—not rushed or reduced to symptoms.

My approach integrates evidence-informed psychiatry with holistic principles. I explore physical health, gut and hormonal balance, lifestyle, relationships, and stress to uncover root causes. I also value psychotherapy, mindfulness, and lifestyle interventions as essential components of healing. The human psyche, I believe, holds remarkable resilience—symptoms often carry intelligence and meaning if we take the time to listen.

At the heart of my work is connection. I want patients, especially families and young people, to feel safe, understood, and cared for. Healing begins when people feel truly seen. My hope is to help individuals not only manage symptoms, but rediscover stability, self-acceptance, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Outside of work, my life centers on family, friends, and the small beach town we call home—where everyone seems to know everyone. I love yoga, cooking, gardening, traveling, and long, thoughtful walks. My husband and I often have philosophical conversations with our oldest son, who studies philosophy, and I find those moments of reflection to be both grounding and joyful. My friends describe me as calm, steady, and a good listener—traits that naturally guide both my work and my life.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about integration. It’s about learning to meet ourselves and others with compassion, curiosity, and respect for the complexity of being human.