About My Approach

I take a whole-person approach to psychiatry. My practice weaves together mindfulness-based strategies, a broad range of therapeutic modalities, and medication when appropriate—all tailored to support each person’s unique path to healing and wholeness.

Education and Training

I earned my medical degree and completed my psychiatry residency at UCLA, where I was honored to receive the prestigious David Geffen Medical Scholarship, a full-ride merit-based award. Before that, I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado with a strong foundation in the sciences.

My clinical experience spans a range of settings, including inpatient hospitalization, PHP/IOP, outpatient psychiatry, and street psychiatry. These experiences taught me to meet people where they are—whether in moments of acute crisis or during long-term recovery—and deepened my commitment to trauma-informed and community-rooted care.

In addition, I have pursued specialized certifications in couples and intimacy therapy (AACAST), perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (Seleni Institute), and perinatal loss and grief (Seleni Institute). I have also completed training in reproductive psychiatry, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and OCD exposure therapy.

Why I Do This Work

Before becoming a physician, I served as a combat medic in the Iraq War, where I witnessed firsthand the enduring impact of trauma, resilience, and the human spirit. Years later, I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my infant daughter, Suvie—an event that profoundly reshaped my life and deepened my understanding of grief.

These experiences continue to inform my work, expanding my capacity to hold space for pain, vulnerability, and transformation. I believe that even our deepest wounds can become sources of strength, and that healing is always possible with the right support.

What You Can Expect

In my practice, I offer a safe, empathetic, and inclusive space—particularly for those navigating trauma, loss, identity, or major life transitions. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they rediscover meaning, connection, and hope.

Thank you for considering me as a partner in your mental health journey. I look forward to working together.