What should I expect in our first session?
In our first session I want to hear about what’s bringing you to treatment and how I could be helpful. We will discuss your history, challenges, and goals so that we can determine whether my approach would be a good fit for you. At the end of our session, I will share my initial thoughts and recommendations. If I believe a different provider may be a better fit, I’ll offer a referral.
How do you describe your therapeutic approach?
My training and interests lie in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which aims to understand and explore an individual’s experience and its personal meaning. I try to cultivate a safe space in which patients feel empowered to speak freely.
In cases where medications could be helpful, I prescribe those in addition to therapeutic treatment.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
I value the opportunity to engage with someone’s experience and offer help on multiple levels, from providing symptom relief through medication management to deciphering one’s life experiences and conflicts with psychotherapy.