Thoughtful, Relational Psychiatry From Childhood Through College/Young Adult and Beyond. LGBTQ+ Affirming
Parent Coaching: Real-World Guidance From a Provider Who's Also a Parent
I believe psychiatry should help people build fuller, more enjoyable lives, and psychiatric medications can often help. But mental and physical health are deeply intertwined, which is why I'm a firm believer in the power of good sleep, and a big advocate for getting outside, moving your body, and soaking up a little sunlight. I'm also a bit of a supplement nerd (ask me about my favorites).
What sets my approach apart is personal: I'm a parent to two beautiful, loving children, who has faced their own mental health struggles, including the neuroimmune complexities of PANS/PANDAS. I've lived through the uncertainty and difficult decisions that come with finding the right care, and I'm here to help you cut through that same confusion.
Whether you're a parent seeking care for your child, a college student, or an adult, I'm here to help. I also offer parent coaching and consultations.
* Kids & Teens: Support with ADHD, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, OCD, sleep struggles, identity and self-esteem concerns.
* Adults: Extends the same foundational support into adulthood, chronic stress and burnout, major life changes, and sleep disruptions.
* For Parents: Personalized coaching to help you navigate the complexities of psychiatry, guiding you every step of the way.
Parent Coaching and Support from Someone Who Understands
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As a psychiatric provider and a parent of two, I understand this journey from both sides. One of my children has complex psychiatric needs; the other is navigating the chaos those needs can bring to the family dynamic. I know what it’s like to watch one child struggle while helping the other find their footing, and not know where to turn. And as a clinician, I know the landscape of medications, treatments, and therapeutic options
Our Family's Journey
I remember the late nights at my laptop, searching for answers: What is happening? What caused this? What did I do wrong? Then came the waitlists, intake forms, and psychiatry waiting rooms, never sure what to ask. I just wanted someone to help me understand and make it better.
I know what it’s like to watch your child battle anxiety, meltdowns, and sleepless nights, to see friendships fade and vacations unravel, and to feel judged by people who mistake your child’s struggles for poor parenting. I know the fear of trying another medication and the heartbreak when it fails. I know the endless cycle of therapy, evaluations, school calls, and costs, and the frustration of providers who leave you feeling unseen.
And I know the quieter ache of watching your other child grow up in the middle of it all, adapting to the chaos, needing you too, and sometimes getting less of you than they deserve.
Through it all, life doesn’t pause. There’s still work, a household, and a relationship to hold together. The exhaustion and grief can be crushing. I understand, not just as a provider, but as a parent who has lived it.
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