Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

I have found that the best way to resolve unpleasant emotions is to explore them instead of suppressing them. We all experience negative emotions; it is a part of life. Suppressing unpleasant emotions might seem to help temporarily but ultimately it would prevent us from "getting" the very vital information that our emotions bring us. Serving as signals, emotions help us to navigate life and adapt to it in a healthy and creative way.

An empathic and nurturing therapeutic relationship provides a safe space in which to explore emotions, unpack their message, and reestablish balance.

When negative emotions tip the balance, it is then that my training as a psychiatrist is essential. As an MD, I have an understanding about how neurobiology, psychosomatic illness, and medical conditions affect emotion and mood. In this way, I feel I can be especially helpful to you. In addition, I can prescribe medication - sparingly and only when it would help you to get back on track faster.

More Info About My Practice

My fee is very straightforward and consistent; a flat fee of $200 for a 50 minute session. Although I do not bill insurances directly, I will print out a claim form for you to send to your insurance company, if you wish. Hopefully, they would reimburse you a portion of the fee.

Many people choose not to submit claims to insurance in order to prevent the insurance company from demanding very private information and then labeling them in the future with a "pre-existing condition."

I think you will find the fee to be very reasonable for a Board Certified psychiatrist, and a good value for the excellent service you receive.