I believe in developing a partnership with my patients to identify their strengths, values, goals, and needs. Together we craft an individualized treatment plan that utilizes the patient’s strengths and values to achieve their goals and needs.
I want to understand the difficulties, obstacles, and resources individuals have because naming these barriers and opportunities is an integral part of treatment. I know that the patient-clinician partnership can lead to an improved future outlook on life, more satisfying interpersonal relationships, and increased mental and physical wellness. I believe patients are experts on their own lives and their knowledge is what makes patient-centered problem solving possible.
My holistic treatment approach incorporates the biopsychosocial model, psychotherapy methods (such as CBT and DBT), and medication management. I recognize that patients do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. I humbly ask for you to give me the opportunity to show you I care, and to develop a partnership together to achieve greater mental and physical wellness.
I completed my Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. I have been honored to work with local immigrant and refugee populations while completing my clinical training in behavioral health. These experiences were later synthesized into professional publications presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting and shared with colleagues to increase awareness of the challenges immigrants and refugees routinely encounter. Individual stories and experiences were only shared for educational purposes and after obtaining informed consent. Personal and identifying information was not disclosed. Since completing my schooling, I have gained years of experience working with adults and children.
I am thrilled to be a member of Clarity’s team and look forward to partnering with you.
Specialties
ADD / ADHD Medication Management
ARFID
Addiction
Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
Anger Management
Anorexia
Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Bulimia Nervosa
Chronic Medical Condition / Chronic Pain
Depression
Eating Disorder / Disordered Eating
Emotional Abuse
Gender Identity
Geriatric Psychiatry
LGBTQIA+ Care
Mania
Medication Review
Mood Disorders / Swings
Narcissism
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Perinatal Mental Health
Personality Disorder
Phobias / Irrational Fears
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychiatric Consultation
Schizophrenia
Self Esteem
Self Harm
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder)
Sleep Problems / Insomnia
Trans Affirming Care
Trichotillomania
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
Pronouns
he/him/his
In-network insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Medicare
Self Pay
United
Education and training
Midwestern University - Master of Medical Sciences