Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and medication management for challenges with emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, work and relationship problems, and life transitions. I have been described as a thoughtful, curious, compassionate clinician with a good sense of humor.
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After taking the first step to reach out for help, I offer a supportive environment to explore what's bothering you and how we can help you move forward. I work with individuals of all ages, and their families. Our first meeting will be a comprehensive review of your concerns, goals, and past issues. We will formulate a treatment plan together.
Medications may be desired or indicated. I have expertise in psychopharmacology and previously provided expert second opinion consultations throughout McLean Hospital. I typically meet with patients monthly or every few months to monitor response to medications.
This form of psychotherapy works to get to the root of your problems to change unproductive patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. I meet with patients weekly or several times weekly to deepen this process within the context of a warm, supportive relationship. I may also recommend working with you on coping skills and dialectical behavior therapy skills.
I work with parents to better understand and help their struggling child or adult child. I believe the family often has more wisdom than an outside "expert." I will listen closely and support your own development to be the best parent you can be.
I have experienced that children communicate their inner world through play. Children also learn and develop through play. I may recommend play therapy when developmentally indicated.
After graduating from Smith College with a bachelor's degree in English literature, I thought I could be interested in medicine as a way to further engage with the human story. I worked for some years as an EMT on 911 calls in the Boston area, and then as a case manager at a community mental health clinic. I decided to go back to school to become a child psychiatrist. I completed a post-baccalaureate in premedical studies and went on to receive my MD with honors from St. George's University School of Medicine. I trained at the University of Cincinnati psychiatry residency training program and Cincinnati Children's Hospital child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship.
After completing training, I served for many years as an attending psychiatrist leading an interdisciplinary treatment team on AB2 at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. During this time at McLean, I specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of psychotic disorders, including bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, schizophrenia, delirious mania, and catatonia.
Available both in-person and online.
Telehealth services available throughout Massachusetts.