I received my Doctor of Medicine Degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

My psychiatry residency training was at SUNY Downstate / Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY.

My Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Certification training was at the Psychoanalytic Association of New York affiliated with NYU.

I have experience working with individuals who identify themselves as victims/survivors of domestic violence, gender based violence, and intimate partner Violence.

I have worked with individuals who have serious mental illness diagnoses, including Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder, as well as individuals with substance use disorders, personality disorders, and individuals with trauma and stressor related disorders such as PTSD and Complex PTSD.

I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. Including individuals who identify as transgender or non-binary.

I take a comprehensive, client-centered approach to treatment, integrating each person’s medical history, mental health background, current symptoms, and social context. Following an initial evaluation, I engage in collaborative treatment planning, ensuring that clients have the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their mental health care.