I am a board certified psychiatrist with many years experience working with the mentally ill and patients in different phases of substance addictions. I have a background in geriatric mental health research. I was trained in Psychiatry at Columbia University's Residency training program at the Harlem campus and continued with post graduate courses in Addiction and Obesity.
My approach is a holistic view, I am a firm believer in the biopsychosocial model in mental health. I encourage patients to consider medication management of their symptoms but also encourage them to engage in talk therapy and improve their social wellbeing by exercise, enjoying the outdoors, nature and spirituality.
In our first session I will introduce myself after which you will be doing the talking. You will tell me what you want me to help you with in your treatment journey. I will remind you that mental health symptoms are largely experienced by every human being and the fact that you are talking with me tells me your symptoms are affecting your functionality. I will encourage you to be open minded and realize that managing your treatment depends primarily on what you tell me.
