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 — 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.