I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to support children and teens understand and manage their emotions. Through these therapies, I help them develop healthier thought patterns and adopt behaviors that promote overall well-being, including good sleep habits, proper nutrition, and engaging in meaningful activities. These are lifelong skills that your child can continue to use well beyond the course of treatment, supporting their well-being long into the future.

While I prioritize holistic approaches when working with your child, I also understand that medication can play a key role in treating psychiatric conditions. My approach to prescribing is guided by psychodynamic principles, which means I consider your child’s unique personality and values, aiming to maximize the benefits of medication while minimizing potential side effects.

When treating children and adolescents, I place great importance on reducing the reliance on medications whenever possible. I am committed to listening to both you and your child, addressing any concerns, and ensuring that any treatment decisions are fully understood and agreed upon by everyone involved.

Parent Management Training (PMT), is a gold-standard behavioral intervention designed for children ages 2-15. This approach is particularly effective for behaviors associated with conditions like ADHD and Anxiety Disorders. PMT equips parents with practical skills and tools to strengthen positive relationships with their children while reducing challenging behaviors by encouraging and reinforcing healthier ones.

Conventional lab tests don't always provide the full picture. I use specialized testing to identify any physiological imbalances that may be contributing to your child’s symptoms. By addressing the root cause, I can optimize treatment outcomes and tailor medications and other therapies to your child's unique needs.

Integrating supplements and natural remedies into the treatment plan has been shown to support mental health and enhance treatment outcomes. In certain instances, nutraceuticals may even enable a reduction in medication dosage. We will explore these options together to determine the most effective approach for your unique needs and goals.

Metabolic psychiatry is an emerging field that focuses on treating mental health concerns by addressing underlying metabolic dysfunctions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation. While these issues are more common in adults, they are becoming increasingly prevalent in children and adolescents. Tackling metabolic dysfunction early can significantly improve your child’s physical and mental health as they grow into adulthood.

As a parent, I understand how challenging it can be to prepare healthy, nutritious meals after a long day of work, errands, and shuttling kids between activities. After the birth of my first child, my grandmother shared a valuable acronym with me: KISS—Keep It Simple, Silly. I’ve embraced this approach for the past 7 years, helping me maintain both my sanity and my family’s health! I’ll work with you and your child to not only learn about proper nutrition but also how to keep it simple and manageable, so you can do the same.