My Services
Integrative psychiatry doesn’t mean anti-medication — I can help you find the best medication regimen that helps you feel better without causing unnecessary side effects, and I can also help you reduce your need for medication by using holistic methods to give you extra support.
I use methods derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in working with patients. Don’t get too caught up in the terms, though—the important thing for you to know is I start the therapy process by listening to you and hearing your story, and then I give you concrete tools to help you understand yourself and free yourself from negative patterns.
Prescription medications aren’t the only molecules that impact brain pathways involved with mood regulation, and I can work with you to use nutritional supplementation and plant-based medicines to feel better. If you’re already on a supplement regimen, I can help optimize it make sure you are taking the right supplements with the right formulation at the right dose, and I can make sure there are no dangerous interactions between any of the medications and supplements you are taking.
I can teach you how to use meditation and mindfulness to stabilize your mood and better ride the natural waves of emotions that we inevitably experience by virtue of being human beings.
The therapeutic use of psychedelics (including psilocybin, LSD, ketamine and MDMA) can lead to profound spiritual awakenings (and has growing evidence for the treatment of depression and PTSD) — but how does one integrate the lessons from a psychedelic experience into daily life? I can help you process your experience with psychedelics and incorporate new ways of thinking so you can experience more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in your life.
Advanced Hormonal Testing
One of biggest problems with our hectic modern lives is adrenal burnout and fatigue. I can provide advanced salivary cortisol and melatonin testing in order to assess adrenal function and better diagnose and treat chronic fatigue.
Functional Nutritional Testing
One of the limits of conventional lab testing is that just because your nutrient levels are in the “normal” range doesn’t mean you’re meeting all of your functional nutrient needs. I can work with you to use the latest technology of lab testing to examine your nutrient levels, organic acid levels, essential and metabolic fatty acid levels, amino acid levels, level of oxidative stress, and presence of toxins, which will allow us to further optimize your treatment regimen.
Gut Microbiome Testing
The medical community now understands the massive connection between gut health, our microbiome, and our mental health. I can provide advanced gastrointestinal stool testing to assess for maldigestion, inflammation, dysbiosis, metabolite imbalance, and infection.
Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing
What we eat can have a huge impact on how we feel, and some of us have food sensitivities that we may not be aware of that subtly affect our mood. I can provide advanced food allergy & sensitivity testing and guide you toward dietary changes to optimize your health.
Genetic Testing
No bodies or minds are exactly the same, and new research is showing how our genes can influence how we respond to treatment. I can use genetic testing to examine your predisposition for illness, predict response to specific medications, and optimize your medication regimen.
I welcome individuals from all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as well as those who identify as agnostic or atheist. Whether you draw meaning from a specific tradition or are simply exploring your spiritual path, I provide a safe, open space where we can integrate your beliefs into therapy to support your healing and personal growth.